Bill
HB 5944
Overview: HB 5944, "AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS", was introduced on January 22, 2025 and is currently being held for
Overview: HB 5944, "AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS", was introduced on January 22, 2025 and is currently being held for further study by a committee.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish new requirements and protections for employees who work on holidays and Sundays. The primary goal is to ensure fair compensation and working conditions for those required to work on traditionally non-work days.
Key Provisions:
- Requires employers to pay employees 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any work performed on a holiday or Sunday
- Prohibits employers from requiring employees to work on holidays or Sundays unless the work is essential to business operations
- Provides employees the right to refuse work on holidays or Sundays without retaliation
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact all private and public sector employers and their employees who may be required to work on holidays or Sundays. Employees would benefit from increased pay and the ability to refuse non-essential holiday/Sunday work, while employers would need to adjust scheduling and compensation practices.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently being held for further study by a legislative committee. Its next steps would be additional committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full legislature before being sent to the governor for signature or veto.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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