Lynn Jenkins: “I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. As a working mom, I know how tough it is to occasionally miss family events. And…”

“I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. As a working mom, I know how tough it is to occasionally miss family events. And whether it's a parent-teacher conference, a soccer or a football game, or helping my mom, my family always comes first. That is why I support this bill. The Working Families Flexibility Act would help hardworking Americans be there for their families by allowing all workers the same opportunities to manage their work-life balance. Government employees have enjoyed the ability to exchange overtime pay for comp time for nearly 30 years, and it is not fair or logical to continue to prevent private sector employees from having access to this very same benefit. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is out of touch with reality, and it needs updating. We're not talking about creating a new regulation or forcing folks to give up overtime pay. This pro- worker, pro-family bill simply provides comp time as a voluntary option for private sector employees who want it instead of overtime pay. {time} 1300 There are many employee protections in this bill, and a worker can take their comp time whenever they choose, as long as they provide reasonable notice and avoid disrupting business operations. Workers can also cash out on their comp time for any reason, at any time, and the employer would be required to fulfill that request in 30 days.…”