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118th Congress Labor and Employment

H.J.Res. 116: Disapproval of Department of Labor rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

ReportedApr 5, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 6, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 6, 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Labor titled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and published on January 10, 2024.

The final rule addresses how to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that address issues such as minimum wage and overtime compensation. The rights and protections provided by the FLSA apply only to employees.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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67

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44 points earned
  1. 1Kevin Kiley I-CA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, marked up, reported5 events+44
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History

  1. Mar 6, 2024Introduced in the House by Kevin Kiley.
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  1. Apr 5, 2024Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-445.
  2. Apr 5, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
  3. Mar 21, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. Mar 21, 2024Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
  5. Mar 12, 2024Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1143-1144)
  6. Mar 6, 2024Introduced in House
  7. Mar 6, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.