Holiday Pay Act

This bill, titled the "Holiday Pay Act," proposes significant amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) by introducing a new requirement for premium pay on legal public holidays. Its primary purpose is to ensure that employees who work on these designated federal holidays receive compensation at a rate of not less than one and one-half times their regular hourly wage . The legislation specifically defines "legal public holiday" by referring to existing federal law, ensuring clarity on which days qualify for this enhanced pay. It integrates this new holiday pay requirement into the existing FLSA framework by amending sections related to prohibited acts, enforcement, and penalties, thereby allowing employees to seek recovery for unpaid holiday compensation. The bill also clarifies that this premium holiday pay does not count towards overtime compensation calculations and ensures that state or local laws offering higher holiday pay rates or compensation for other holidays remain valid.