H.B. 856 Summary

• Requires each State department to implement a four-day, flexible work schedule for employees, with administration details left to individual department heads and exemptions allowed when physical worksite presence is necessary.

• Mandates employees work 40 hours per week while departments remain open to the public 5 days per week during regular business hours, excluding holidays.

• Allows departments to choose between four 10-hour days or standard five 8-hour days with one day of remote work, provided implementation is fair and unbiased.

• Requires departments implementing a four-day work week to track employee sick leave patterns and submit annual reports to the legislature.

• Takes effect January 1, 2024.