H.R. 3582, The Fair Home Health Care Act

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H.R. 3582 would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the exemption for home health care workers from certain provisions of that Act.

Detailed Summary

Fair Home Health Care Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain home health care workers who are employed on a casual basis from the minimum wage and maximum hour requirements under such Act. Defines employment on a "casual basis" as employment which is irregular or intermittent and does not exceed 20 hours per week in the aggregate.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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