Work-Life Balance Award Act of 2010

(Note: Updated on June 15, 2010)

The Work-Life Balance Award Act (H.R. 4855), introduced in March 2010, establishes an annual Work-Life Balance Award at the Department of Labor to be given out annually by the Secretary of Labor to employers with exemplary work-life workforce policies.  These policies are defined as workplace practices “designed to enable employees to achieve a satisfactory work-life balance.”  Any public or private employer of any size is eligible for the award, as long as they are in compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws.

Criteria for the award will be developed by a bipartisan advisory board consisting of representatives from the public, state and local government, industry and industry organizations, not-for-profit employers, labor, and advocates for children and families.