Senate Committee Reviews Holiday Pay Act to Require 1.5x Wages on Federal Holidays
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Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Small businesses that operate on federal holidays — such as restaurants, retail shops, gas stations, and convenience stores — would face significantly higher labor costs on 11 days per year. Paying time-and-a-half on holidays could squeeze already thin profit margins, potentially forcing some small businesses to close on holidays or reduce staffing. Industries with tight margins like food service and retail would feel the biggest pinch.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Holiday Pay Act
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