Brett Guthrie: “I rise in support of H.R. 912, the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act. At issue is the fact that some airline…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 912, the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act. At issue is the fact that some airline personnel are subject to a unique scheduling process in which they are paid for being on-call but, in some cases, are not credited with those hours in the calculation used for Family Medical Leave Act eligibility. The practical impact of this technicality is that some flight crew personnel may work a full-time schedule but fail to qualify for family and medical leave. This is a real concern for those grappling with health conditions or family obligations. Many Members have been uneasy about efforts to open the Family Medical Leave Act for small changes when it is clear that broader reforms are necessary. The FMLA has worked well for 16 years, offering workers the flexibility to tend to their own health or to care for a loved one in their time of need without fear of losing their job. But despite the law's many successes, it has also become clear that changes are needed.”