Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 1158, also known as the "Compensatory Time Off for Private Sector Employees Act," aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow private sector employees the option to receive compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay.

Under the current law, only public sector employees are eligible to receive compensatory time off, while private sector employees are required to be paid overtime wages for any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. This bill seeks to provide private sector employees with the flexibility to choose between receiving monetary compensation for their overtime hours or taking time off work at a later date.

The bill outlines specific guidelines for the accrual and use of compensatory time off, including a cap on the amount of time that can be accrued and requirements for employers to provide employees with the opportunity to use their compensatory time off within a reasonable timeframe. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect employees from coercion or pressure to choose compensatory time off over overtime pay. Supporters of the bill argue that it will provide employees with greater flexibility and work-life balance, while opponents express concerns about potential abuse by employers and the impact on workers' financial stability. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders in the private sector.