To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · November 20, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6688)
The Fair Ball Act would require minor league baseball players to be covered by federal wage and hour protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Currently, minor league players are exempt from these protections, meaning they are not guaranteed minimum wage or overtime pay. The bill would change this exemption to only apply to players covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement, effectively extending wage and hour protections to minor league players who are not represented by a union. The legislation was introduced in November 2024 by Senator Dick Durbin and five co-sponsors and was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the bill text.
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