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Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3358| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020 This bill modifies various employment, leave, and pension rules with respect to part-time workers. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that employees work a minimum number of hours during the preceding 12-month period before becoming eligible for family and medical leave. The bill also sets the maximum length of service on which employers may condition the eligibility of part-time employees for a qualified pension plan (e.g., 401(k) retirement plan). Except as required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, such service requirement may be no longer than two consecutive 12-month periods of at least 500 hours of service for part-time employees who have reached the age of 21 by the end of such period. The bill further prohibits employers from setting disparate terms of employment or working conditions for part-time employees, including with respect to compensation, notice of work hours, and promotion opportunities, among others. Additionally, the bill requires large employers to offer available, qualified part-time employees additional work hours before hiring new employees for such hours. Among other enforcement methods, employers must maintain three years of certain records related to the requirements of this bill. The bill also provides a private right of action for employees to enforce the nondiscrimination requirements of this bill.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5991
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5991
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5991: Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of LaborEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Legal fees and court costsOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Temporary and part-time employmentWages and earnings

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3358| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020 This bill modifies various employment, leave, and pension rules with respect to part-time workers. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that employees work a minimum number of hours during the preceding 12-month period before becoming eligible for family and medical leave. The bill also sets the maximum length of service on which employers may condition the eligibility of part-time employees for a qualified pension plan (e.g., 401(k) retirement plan). Except as required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, such service requirement may be no longer than two consecutive 12-month periods of at least 500 hours of service for part-time employees who have reached the age of 21 by the end of such period. The bill further prohibits employers from setting disparate terms of employment or working conditions for part-time employees, including with respect to compensation, notice of work hours, and promotion opportunities, among others. Additionally, the bill requires large employers to offer available, qualified part-time employees additional work hours before hiring new employees for such hours. Among other enforcement methods, employers must maintain three years of certain records related to the requirements of this bill. The bill also provides a private right of action for employees to enforce the nondiscrimination requirements of this bill.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5991
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5991
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5991: Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of LaborEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Legal fees and court costsOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Temporary and part-time employmentWages and earnings