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TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS
§ 1315
‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—In the administration of this
subsection, the remedies and procedures under the
Fair Employment Practices Resolution shall be ap-
plied. As used in this paragraph, the term ‘‘Fair Em-
ployment Practices Resolution’’ means House Resolu-
tion 558, One Hundredth Congress, agreed to October
4, 1988, as continued in effect by House Resolution 15,
One Hundred First Congress, agreed to January 3,
1989.
‘‘(b) ARCHITECT
OF
THE
CAPITOL
EMPLOYEES.—Not
later than 180 days after the date the minimum wage
rate prescribed by section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) is increased
pursuant to the amendment made by section 2, the
rights and protections under the Fair Labor Standards
Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) shall apply with re-
spect to individuals employed under the Office of the
Architect of the Capitol.’’
§ 1314. Rights and protections under Employee
Polygraph Protection Act of 1988
(a) Polygraph practices prohibited
(1) In general
No employing office, irrespective of whether
a covered employee works in that employing
office, may require a covered employee to take
a lie detector test where such a test would be
prohibited if required by an employer under
paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 3 of the Em-
ployee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29
U.S.C. 2002(1), (2), or (3)). In addition, the waiv-
er provisions of section 6(d) of such Act (29
U.S.C. 2005(d)) shall apply to covered employ-
ees.
(2) Definitions
For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘cov-
ered employee’’ shall include employees of the
Government Accountability Office and the
term ‘‘employing office’’ shall include the
Government Accountability Office.
(3) Capitol Police
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TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS
§ 1315
‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—In the administration of this
subsection, the remedies and procedures under the
Fair Employment Practices Resolution shall be ap-
plied. As used in this paragraph, the term ‘‘Fair Em-
ployment Practices Resolution’’ means House Resolu-
tion 558, One Hundredth Congress, agreed to October
4, 1988, as continued in effect by House Resolution 15,
One Hundred First Congress, agreed to January 3,
1989.
‘‘(b) ARCHITECT
OF
THE
CAPITOL
EMPLOYEES.—Not
later than 180 days after the date the minimum wage
rate prescribed by section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) is increased
pursuant to the amendment made by section 2, the
rights and protections under the Fair Labor Standards
Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) shall apply with re-
spect to individuals employed under the Office of the
Architect of the Capitol.’’
§ 1314. Rights and protections under Employee
Polygraph Protection Act of 1988
(a) Polygraph practices prohibited
(1) In general
No employing office, irrespective of whether
a covered employee works in that employing
office, may require a covered employee to take
a lie detector test where such a test would be
prohibited if required by an employer under
paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 3 of the Em-
ployee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29
U.S.C. 2002(1), (2), or (3)). In addition, the waiv-
er provisions of section 6(d) of such Act (29
U.S.C. 2005(d)) shall apply to covered employ-
ees.
(2) Definitions
For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘cov-
ered employee’’ shall include employees of the
Government Accountability Office and the
term ‘‘employing office’’ shall include the
Government Accountability Office.
(3) Capitol Police
Nothing in this section shall preclude the
Capitol Police from using lie detector tests in
accordance with regulations under subsection
(c).
(b) Remedy
The remedy for a violation of subsection (a)
shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if
awarded under section 6(c)(1) of the Employee
Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (29 U.S.C.
2005(c)(1)).
(c) Regulations to implement section
(1) In general
The Board shall, pursuant to section 1384 of
this title, issue regulations to implement this
section.
(2) Agency regulations
The regulations issued under paragraph (1)
shall be the same as substantive regulations
promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to im-
plement the statutory provisions referred to
in subsections (a) and (b) except insofar as the
Board may determine, for good cause shown
and stated together with the regulation, that
a modification of such regulations would be
more effective for the implementation of the
rights and protections under this section.
(d) Effective date
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year
after January 23, 1995.
(2) Government Accountability Office and Li-
brary of Congress
This section shall be effective with respect
to the Government Accountability Office and
the Library of Congress 1 year after trans-
mission to the Congress of the study under
section 1371 of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title II, § 204, Jan. 23, 1995, 109
Stat. 10; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118
Stat. 814; Pub. L. 115–141, div. I, title I,
§ 153(a)(2)(A), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 785.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2018—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–141 struck out ‘‘and
the Library of Congress’’ after ‘‘the Government Ac-
countability Office’’ in two places.
2004—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted ‘‘Gov-
ernment Accountability Office’’ for ‘‘General Account-
ing Office’’ in two places.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted ‘‘Govern-
ment Accountability Office’’ for ‘‘General Accounting
Office’’ in heading and text.
§ 1315. Rights and protections under Worker Ad-
justment and Retraining Notification Act
(a) Worker adjustment and retraining notifica-
tion rights
(1) In general
No employing office shall be closed or a
mass layoff ordered within the meaning of sec-
tion 3 of the Worker Adjustment and Retrain-
ing Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2102) until the
end of a 60-day period after the employing of-
fice serves written notice of such prospective
closing or layoff to representatives of covered
employees or, if there are no representatives,
to covered employees.
(2) Definitions
For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘cov-
ered employee’’ shall include employees of the
Government Accountability Office and the
term ‘‘employing office’’ shall include the
Government Accountability Office.
(b) Remedy
The remedy for a violation of subsection (a)
shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if
awarded under paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of sec-
tion 5(a) of the Worker Adjustment and Retrain-
ing Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2104(a)(1), (2), and
(4)).
(c) Regulations to implement section
(1) In general
The Board shall, pursuant to section 1384 of
this title, issue regulations to implement this
section.
(2) Agency regulations
The regulations issued under paragraph (1)
shall be the same as substantive regulations
promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to im-
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§ 1316
plement the statutory provisions referred to
in subsection (a) except insofar as the Board
may determine, for good cause shown and stat-
ed together with the regulation, that a modi-
fication of such regulations would be more ef-
fective for the implementation of the rights
and protections under this section.
(d) Effective date
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year
after January 23, 1995.
(2) Government Accountability Office and Li-
brary of Congress
This section shall be effective with respect
to the Government Accountability Office and
the Library of Congress 1 year after trans-
mission to the Congress of the study under
section 1371 of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title II, § 205, Jan. 23, 1995, 109
Stat. 11; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118
Stat. 814; Pub. L. 115–141, div. I, title I,
§ 153(a)(2)(B), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 785.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2018—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–141 struck out ‘‘and
the Library of Congress’’ after ‘‘the Government Ac-
countability Office’’ in two places.
2004—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted ‘‘Gov-
ernment Accountability Office’’ for ‘‘General Account-
ing Office’’ in two places.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted ‘‘Govern-
ment Accountability Office’’ for ‘‘General Accounting
Office’’ in heading and text.
§ 1316. Rights and protections relating to vet-
erans’ employment and reemployment
(a) Employment and reemployment rights of
members of uniformed services
(1) In general
It shall be unlawful for an employing office
to—
(A) discriminate, within the meaning of
subsections (a) and (b) of section 4311 of title
38, against an eligible employee;
(B) deny to an eligible employee reemploy-
ment rights within the meaning of sections
4312 and 4313 of title 38; or
(C) deny to an eligible employee benefits
within the meaning of sections 4316, 4317,
and 4318 of title 38.
(2) Definitions
For purposes of this section—
(A) the term ‘‘eligible employee’’ means a
covered employee performing service in the
uniformed services, within the meaning of
section 4303(13) of title 38, whose service has
not been terminated upon occurrence of any
of the events enumerated in section 4304 of
title 38,
(B) the term ‘‘covered employee’’ includes
employees of the Government Account-
ability Office, and
(C) the term ‘‘employing office’’ includes
the Government Accountability Office.
(b) Remedy
The remedy for a violation of subsection (a)
shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if
awarded under section 4323(d) of title 38.
(c) Regulations to implement section
(1) In general
The Board shall, pursuant to section 1384 of
this title, issue regulations to implement this
section.
(2) Agency regulations
The regulations issued under paragraph (1)
shall be the same as substantive regulations
promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to im-
plement the statutory provisions referred to
in subsection (a) except to the extent that the
Board may determine, for good cause shown
and stated together with the regulation, that
a modification of such regulations would be
more effective for the implementation of the
rights and protections under this section.
(d) Effective date
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year
after January 23, 1995.
(2) Government Accountability Office and Li-
brary of Congress
This section shall be effective with respect
to the Government Accountability Office and
the Library of Congress 1 year after trans-
mission to the Congress of the study under
section 1371 of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title II, § 206, Jan. 23, 1995, 109
Stat. 12; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118
Stat. 814; Pub. L. 111–275, title VII, § 703(b), Oct.
13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2888; Pub. L. 115–141, div. I,
title I, § 153(a)(2)(C), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 785.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2018—Subsec. (a)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 115–141 struck out
‘‘and the Library of Congress’’ after ‘‘the Government
Accountability Office’’.
2010—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–275 substituted ‘‘under
section 4323(d) of title 38’’ for ‘‘under paragraphs (1),
(2)(A), and (3) of section 4323(c) of title 38’’.
2004—Subsec. (a)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted
‘‘Government Accountability Office’’ for ‘‘General Ac-
counting Office’’.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted ‘‘Govern-
ment Accountability Office’’ for ‘‘General Accounting
Office’’ in heading and text.
§ 1316a. Legislative branch appointments
(1) Definitions
For the purposes of this section, the terms
‘‘covered employee’’ and ‘‘Board’’ shall each
have the meaning given such term by section 101
of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
(2 U.S.C. 1301).
(2) Rights and protections
The rights and protections established under
section 2108, sections 3309 through 3312, and sub-
chapter I of chapter 35, of title 5, shall apply to
covered employees.
(3) Remedies
(A) In general
The remedy for a violation of paragraph (2)
shall be such remedy as would be appropriate
if awarded under applicable provisions of title
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**(a) In general** Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, as used in this chapter:
(1) **Board** — The term “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.
(2) **Chair** — The term “Chair” means the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.
(3) **Covered employee** — The term “covered employee” means any employee of—
(A) the House of Representatives;
(B) the Senate;
(C) the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services;
(D) the Capitol Police;
(E) the Congressional Budget Office;
(F) the Office of the Architect of the Capitol;
(G) the Office of the Attending Physician;
(H) the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
(I) the Office of Technology Assessment;
(J) the Library of Congress, except for [section 1351 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section1351&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(K) the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.
(4) **Employee** — The term “employee” includes an applicant for employment and a former employee.
(5) **Employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol** — The term “employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol” includes any employee of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol or the Botanic Garden.
(6) **Employee of the Capitol Police** — The term “employee of the Capitol Police” includes any member or officer of the Capitol Police.
(7) **Employee of the House of Representatives** — The term “employee of the House of Representatives” includes an individual occupying a position the pay for which is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or another official designated by the H
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§ 1301
Sec.
1403.
Mediation.
1404.
Repealed.
1405.
Hearing.
1406.
Appeal to Board.
1407.
Judicial review of Board decisions and en-
forcement.
1408.
Civil action.
1409.
Judicial review of regulations.
1410.
Other judicial review prohibited.
1411.
Effect of failure to issue regulations.
1412.
Expedited review of certain appeals.
1413.
Privileges and immunities.
1414.
Settlement.
1415.
Payments.
1416.
Confidentiality.
1417.
Option to request remote work assignment or
paid leave of absence during pendency of
procedures.
SUBCHAPTER V—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1431.
Exercise of rulemaking powers.
1432.
Political affiliation and place of residence.
1433.
Nondiscrimination rules of House and Senate.
1434.
Judicial branch coverage study.
1435.
Savings provisions.
1436.
Repealed.
1437.
Sense of Senate regarding adoption of sim-
plified and streamlined acquisition proce-
dures for Senate acquisitions.
1437a.
Training and education programs of employ-
ing offices.
1437b.
Support for out-of-area covered employees.
1438.
Severability.
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
§ 1301. Definitions
(a) In general
Except as otherwise specifically provided in
this chapter, as used in this chapter:
(1) Board
The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Direc-
tors of the Office of Congressional Workplace
Rights.
(2) Chair
The term ‘‘Chair’’ means the Chair of the
Board of Directors of the Office of Congres-
sional Workplace Rights.
(3) Covered employee
The term ‘‘covered employee’’ means any
employee of—
(A) the House of Representatives;
(B) the Senate;
(C) the Office of Congressional Accessi-
bility Services;
(D) the Capitol Police;
(E) the Congressional Budget Office;
(F) the Office of the Architect of the Cap-
itol
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**(a) Worker adjustment and retraining notification rights**
(1) **In general** — No employing office shall be closed or a mass layoff ordered within the meaning of section 3 of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ([29 U.S.C. 2102](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2102&num=0&edition=prelim)) until the end of a 60-day period after the employing office serves written notice of such prospective closing or layoff to representatives of covered employees or, if there are no representatives, to covered employees.
(2) **Definitions** — For purposes of this section, the term “covered employee” shall include employees of the Government Accountability Office and the term “employing office” shall include the Government Accountability Office.
**(b) Remedy** The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of section 5(a) of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ([29 U.S.C. 2104(a)(1)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2104/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim), (2), and (4)).
**(c) Regulations to implement section**
(1) **In general** — The Board shall, pursuant to [section 1384 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section1384&num=0&edition=prelim), issue regulations to implement this section.
(2) **Agency regulations** — The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except insofar as the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of suc
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Except as provided in sections 2006 and 2007 of this title, it shall be unlawful for any employer engaged in or affecting commerce or in the production of goods for commerce—
(1) directly or indirectly, to require, request, suggest, or cause any employee or prospective employee to take or submit to any lie detector test;
(2) to use, accept, refer to, or inquire concerning the results of any lie detector test of any employee or prospective employee;
(3) to discharge, discipline, discriminate against in any manner, or deny employment or promotion to, or threaten to take any such action against—
(A) any employee or prospective employee who refuses, declines, or fails to take or submit to any lie detector test, or
(B) any employee or prospective employee on the basis of the results of any lie detector test; or
(4) to discharge, discipline, discriminate against in any manner, or deny employment or promotion to, or threaten to take any such action against, any employee or prospective employee because—
(A) such employee or prospective employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter,
(B) such employee or prospective employee has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, or
(C) of the exercise by such employee or prospective employee, on behalf of such employee or another person, of any right afforded by this chapter.
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TITLE 29—LABOR
§ 2001
§ 2001. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) Commerce
The term ‘‘commerce’’ has the meaning pro-
vided by section 203(b) of this title.
(2) Employer
The term ‘‘employer’’ includes any person
acting directly or indirectly in the interest of
an employer in relation to an employee or pro-
spective employee.
(3) Lie detector
The term ‘‘lie detector’’ includes a poly-
graph, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer,
psychological stress evaluator, or any other
similar device (whether mechanical or elec-
trical) that is used, or the results of which are
used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic
opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of
an individual.
(4) Polygraph
The term ‘‘polygraph’’ means an instrument
that—
(A) records continuously, visually, perma-
nently, and simultaneously changes in car-
diovascular, respiratory, and electrodermal
patterns
as
minimum
instrumentation
standards; and
(B) is used, or the results of which are
used, for the purpose of rendering a diag-
nostic opinion regarding the honesty or dis-
honesty of an individual.
(5) Secretary
The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Labor.
(Pub. L. 100–347, § 2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Pub. L. 100–347, § 11, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 653, pro-
vided that:
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), this Act [enacting this chapter] shall become effec-
tive 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act
[June 27, 1988].
‘‘(b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 90 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary or ap-
propriate to carry out this Act.’’
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 100–347, § 1, June 27, 19
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**(a) Civil penalties**
(1) **In general** — Subject to paragraph (2), any employer who violates any provision of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.
(2) **Determination of amount** — In determining the amount of any penalty under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into account the previous record of the person in terms of compliance with this chapter and the gravity of the violation.
(3) **Collection** — Any civil penalty assessed under this subsection shall be collected in the same manner as is required by subsections (b) through (e) of [section 1853 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1853&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to civil penalties assessed under subsection (a) of such section.
**(b) Injunctive actions by Secretary** The Secretary may bring an action under this section to restrain violations of this chapter. The Solicitor of Labor may appear for and represent the Secretary in any litigation brought under this chapter. In any action brought under this section, the district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to issue temporary or permanent restraining orders and injunctions to require compliance with this chapter, including such legal or equitable relief incident thereto as may be appropriate, including, but not limited to, employment, reinstatement, promotion, and the payment of lost wages and benefits.
**(c) Private civil actions**
(1) **Liability** — An employer who violates this chapter shall be liable to the employee or prospective employee affected by such violation. Such employer shall be liable for such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate, including, but not limited to, employment, reinstatement, promotio
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TITLE 29—LABOR
§ 2006
(b) Subpoena authority
For the purpose of any hearing or investiga-
tion under this chapter, the Secretary shall
have the authority contained in sections 49 and
50 of title 15.
(Pub. L. 100–347, § 5, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 647.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective 6 months after June 27, 1988, except
that rules and regulations shall be issued not later
than 90 days after June 27, 1988, see section 11 of Pub.
L. 100–347, set out as a note under section 2001 of this
title.
§ 2005. Enforcement provisions
(a) Civil penalties
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), any employer who
violates any provision of this chapter may be
assessed a civil penalty of not more than
$10,000.
(2) Determination of amount
In determining the amount of any penalty
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take
into account the previous record of the person
in terms of compliance with this chapter and
the gravity of the violation.
(3) Collection
Any civil penalty assessed under this sub-
section shall be collected in the same manner
as is required by subsections (b) through (e) of
section 1853 of this title with respect to civil
penalties assessed under subsection (a) of such
section.
(b) Injunctive actions by Secretary
The Secretary may bring an action under this
section to restrain violations of this chapter.
The Solicitor of Labor may appear for and rep-
resent the Secretary in any litigation brought
under this chapter. In any action brought under
this section, the district courts of the United
States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown,
to issue temporary or permanent restraining or-
ders and injunctions to require compliance with
this chapter, including such legal or equitable
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This chapter may be cited as the “Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938”.
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TITLE 29—LABOR
§ 201
Sec.
215.
Prohibited acts; prima facie evidence.
216.
Penalties.
216a.
Repealed.
216b.
Liability for overtime work performed prior
to July 20, 1949.
217.
Injunction proceedings.
218.
Relation to other laws.
218a.
Repealed.
218b.
Notice to employees.
218c.
Protections for employees.
218d.
Breastfeeding accommodations in the work-
place.
219.
Separability.
§ 201. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938’’.
(June 25, 1938, ch. 676, § 1, 52 Stat. 1060.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE OF 2022 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 117–328, div. KK, § 101, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat.
6093, provided that: ‘‘This division [enacting section
218d of this title, amending sections 207, 215, and 216 of
this title and section 20168 of Title 49, Transportation,
and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
207, 215, and 218d of this title and section 20168 of Title
49] may be cited as the ‘Providing Urgent Maternal
Protections for Nursing Mothers Act’ or the ‘PUMP for
Nursing Mothers Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2007 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, § 8101, May 25, 2007, 121 Stat.
188,
provided
that:
‘‘This
subtitle
[subtitle
A
(§§ 8101–8104) of title VIII of Pub. L. 110–28, amending
section 206 of this title, repealing sections 205 and 208
of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes
under section 206 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Fair
Minimum Wage Act of 2007’.’’
SHORT TITLE OF 2000 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106–202, § 1, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 308, provided
that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 207 of this title and
enacting provisions set out as notes under section 207
of this title] may be cited as the ‘Worker Economic Op-
portunity Act’.’’
SHORT
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**(a) Employees engaged in commerce; home workers in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands; employees in American Samoa; seamen on American vessels; agricultural employees** Every employer shall pay to each of his employees who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, wages at the following rates:
(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than—
(A) $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after May 25, 2007;
(B) $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and
(C) $7.25 an hour, beginning 24 months after that 60th day;
(2) if such employee is a home worker in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, not less than the minimum piece rate prescribed by regulation or order; or, if no such minimum piece rate is in effect, any piece rate adopted by such employer which shall yield, to the proportion or class of employees prescribed by regulation or order, not less than the applicable minimum hourly wage rate. Such minimum piece rates or employer piece rates shall be commensurate with, and shall be paid in lieu of, the minimum hourly wage rate applicable under the provisions of this section. The Administrator, or his authorized representative, shall have power to make such regulations or orders as are necessary or appropriate to carry out any of the provisions of this paragraph, including the power without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to define any operation or occupation which is performed by such home work employees in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands; to establish minimum piece rates for any operation or occupation so defined; to prescribe the method and procedure for ascertaining and promulgating mi
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