To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for employees between the ages of 14 and 16 years during periods in which schools are in session, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for teenagers aged 14-16 during school sessions. It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Labor.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for teenagers aged 14-16 during school sessions.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for teenagers aged 14-16 during school sessions.
Key Policy Areas
Labor
Primary Purpose
The bill defines amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for teenagers aged 14-16 during school sessions.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Nehls, and …
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Amends Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act to exempt certain working hour restrictions for employees aged 14-16 during school sessions, allowing up to 24 hours per week with specific time limits.
The bill is officially named the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act or TEENS Act.
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