Core Provisions: This bill, patterned off comparable European legislation, would provide employees with a statutory right to request alternate work terms and conditions. It allows qualifying employees to request changes in working hours, schedule, or location. This legislation provides for a detailed interactive process between employees and employers to address employee requests and requires employers to justify denials. The bill contains an anti-retaliation provision and exempts small businesses. The bill’s protections would be enforced by Department of Labor investigations, ALJ hearings, official inquiries, and federal court proceedings.

Status: H.R.4301 introduced by Rep. Maloney (D-NY) on Dec. 6, 2007 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia on Dec. 11, 2007. S.2302 was introduced by Sen. Kennedy (D-MA) on Dec. 6, 2007 and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.