Flexibility for Workers Education Act
In progressFlexibility for Workers Education Act This bill modifies the definition of hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude certain voluntary training that occurs outside an employee's regular working hours. Such training does not count as hours worked even if it is offered by the employer, provided that an employee's working conditions are not adversely affected by choosing not to participate and the employee does not perform any work for the employer during the training.
Jan 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The Flexibility for Workers Education Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude certain educational activities from being counted as work hours, provided they occur outside regular work hours and are voluntary. The bill aims to provide flexibility for workers to pursue education without affecting their employment status.