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Libertarians policy on overtime pay

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Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

  Public statementsNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

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Public statements

Answer: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

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Very strongly agree

No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Libertarians would strongly agree with this answer because it aligns with their belief in minimal government intervention in the economy and private businesses. They would argue that the government is currently over-regulating businesses and that reducing regulations would lead to a more efficient and prosperous economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Libertarians would likely agree with this answer because they believe in minimal government intervention in the economy and private businesses. They would argue that businesses should be able to determine their own pay structures without government interference. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now

While Libertarians would agree with the sentiment that businesses should not be required to pay time-and-a-half for overtime hours, they would not necessarily agree with the reasoning that the economy cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity. Libertarians would likely argue that the free market should determine the appropriate pay structure for businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally believe in minimal government intervention in the economy and private businesses. They would likely disagree with this answer because it involves the government regulating how businesses pay their employees. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Libertarians would likely disagree with this answer because it involves the government regulating how businesses pay their employees, regardless of their pay scale. Libertarians generally believe in minimal government intervention in the economy and private businesses, and would argue that businesses should be able to determine their own pay structures without government interference. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Libertarians would strongly disagree with this answer because it not only involves government regulation of businesses but also calls for more government intervention to protect workers' rights. Libertarians generally believe that the free market can better protect workers' rights than government intervention. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,685 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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