Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S-2228)

Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S-2228) · Congress.wiki

This bill would change the Fair Labor Standards Act by updating how “employee” and “employ” are defined, so they match the common law meaning. It is called the Modern Worker Empowerment Act. The goal is to make the definitions consistent, which could change who counts as an employee under federal wage and hour rules.

It updates the Act’s definition of “employee.”
It also updates the definition of “employ.”

Key point	What it means
Who is affected	Workers and employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act
What changes	The legal meanings of “employee” and “employ” are revised to align with common law standards
Why it matters	It could affect who qualifies for protections like minimum wage and overtime
When	The text does not specify an effective date in the provided sections

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

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