Number: 97-532 Title: FEDERAL REGULATION OF WORKING HOURS: CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUES Authors: William G. Whittaker, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: Legislation to modify the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act to permit more flexible work scheduling for private sector workplaces has been under consideration through the 104th and 105th Congresses. This report summarizes hearings, floor debates and related documents produced during those two congresses. Pages: 53 Date: Updated May 24, 1999