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DemocratBill · H.R. 6818· House(119-HR-6818)

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act

Rep. Schakowsky
Age: 82 years
Illinois
Introduced
12/17/2025
Last activity
12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Janice Schakowsky
Cosponsors
Democrat - 34Republican - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act. It changes the rules for family and medical leave so that employees can qualify after working for at least 90 days instead of meeting prior service hour requirements. The legislation prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on the number of hours they are scheduled to work. It also requires employers to offer available work hours to existing employees before hiring new workers or outside contractors. Furthermore, the bill establishes rules against retaliation and outlines penalties and enforcement mechanisms for violations.

Yes· 3 of 31

  • Would women be better off under this?+7

    Women disproportionately hold part-time jobs and benefit significantly from expanded family leave and non-discrimination rules.

  • Would students be better off under this?+7

    Students working part-time gain fair treatment in pay, benefits, and scheduling flexibility.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6

    Young adults frequently enter the workforce in part-time or temporary positions and benefit greatly from these protections.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Employers face new administrative costs, record-keeping mandates, and scheduling restrictions.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3

    The record-keeping and scheduling mandates place additional administrative and compliance burdens on small businesses.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-1

    Agricultural employers may experience increased administrative burdens from new labor rules.