United StatesExempts outdoor outfitting and guiding workers from federal wage-and-hour rules
This change could remove federal overtime and minimum-wage protections for guides and rental staff, affecting pay and working conditions nationwide.
What it does
Adds a new exemption to FLSA Section 13(a) covering employees who primarily provide outdoor recreational outfitting, equipment rentals, or guiding services for employers primarily in that business.
Specifies the exemption applies only when both the employee and the employer are primarily engaged in outfitting or guiding services.
Implements the change by inserting the new paragraph into 29 U.S.C. 213(a) (FLSA Section 13(a)).
Argument forReduces regulatory and payroll burden for small outfitters and guide services that rely on seasonal, variable work, potentially lowering operating costs and preserving business viability.
Argument againstRemoves federal overtime and minimum-wage protections for covered employees, which could lower pay or increase hours without additional compensation.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 18Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jun 18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Introduced
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