Chicago (IL) Hourly Worker Survey on Schedule Instability
A survey of 1,717 workers found that more than 40% of hourly paid workers have at least occasional on-call work, often with very short advance notice, and almost half have little to no input into their daily work schedules. The findings include a list of public policy recommendations to address the erratic work schedules and their documented work-life consequences for working people.
Family friendly workplace ordinance: San Francisco, California
A policy giving workers the right to request flexible schedules for caregiving and requiring employers to collaborate with workers on scheduling. The Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance, in addition to other ordinances in 2015, regulated hours, retention and scheduling for part-time employees in formula retail establishments with at least 40 stores worldwide and 20 employees in San Francisco.
Secure scheduling law: Seattle, Washington
A stable scheduling law which protects workers. A subsequent study highlighted improved scheduling practices, job satisfaction, worker well-being, economic security and reductions in material hardship.