Expanded Overtime
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Whatever needs to happen with Biden, I have no complaints whatsoever about his labor record. Julie Su, who remains Acting Secretary of Labor because the techbros hate her so much, has expanded overtime protections in a massive way.
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement:
“For more than 80 years, the 40-hour workweek has been a pillar of fairness for American workers. It’s the promise of going home to loved ones after putting in your time, not endless hours for flat pay. Far too many are stuck in jobs that disregard this principle. Today, our rule to restore that balance by expanding overtime protections for our nation’s lower-paid salaried workers goes into effect.
“This rule helps ensure that more lower-paid salaried workers who should receive overtime protections under the law actually receive those protections. Starting today, roughly 1 million workers making $43,888 or less are newly eligible for overtime benefits. And in 2025, the salary threshold will increase to $58,656, then update every three years. That means more money in these workers’ pockets and a little more breathing room.
“The Biden-Harris administration is giving millions a chance to reclaim their time and share in the economic prosperity that they help create, and we will continue to do good by the people that make this country great.”
We are talking about 3 million workers eligible for this, just to start.