Monday, May 19, 2008

Congress Considering Family Friendly Workplace Act to Allow Comp Time in Lieu of Overtime Wages

-Family-Friendly Workplace Act introduced in the House on May 14, 2008 by four Republican senator-s

-would require parties to enter into a written agreement which makes it clear that the worker is knowingly and voluntarily electing to take paid time off in lieu of overtime pay. Comp time would be limited to 160 hours or 4 weeks per year.

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