In May 2016, the Obama Administration announced new regulations that would increase the number of American entitled to receive time-and-a-half overtime pay. Salaried workers who earn up to $46,476 per year are now entitled to earn time-and-a-half pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The previous regulations, issued in 2004, set the threshold for overtime pay at $23,660. The Labor department estimates that 4.2 million workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under the new regulations. Proponents argue that the rule is necessary due to inflation and note that only 7% of salaried workers currently qualify for overtime pay in 2015, down sharply from 60% in 1975. Opponents argue that the new rules will hurt employers and incentivize them to cut their employee’s hours.
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Response rates from 529k America voters.
64% Yes |
36% No |
58% Yes |
27% No |
5% Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
8% No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
1% Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
1% No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@4WW5X8K4yrs4Y
Yes but only given the current circumstance. We are and should accelerate moving from employee/employer model too a contracter model. Benefits, pensions, etc cause corruption and impede the understanding of the employee.
@xanderlane4yrs4Y
Yes, but only businesses with 100+ employees
@8N5RTHJ4yrs4Y
If they work over hours and get work done then they should be paid. If they are hanging around and doing nothing for extra money no they shouldn't be paid.
@8Y9NDSQ3yrs3Y
Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale. But the businesses should require it, NOT the government.
@4WVZVSQ4yrs4Y
It depends on how many hours the employee is working.
@8TYH38S2yrs2Y
No, only for large corporations
@8TYH38S2yrs2Y
No, the employees should only be entitled to premium pay of 25% on their hourly rate if they have overtime work more than 60 hours in a calendar year
@8XGLVPR3yrs3Y
Yes, anyone should have the opportunity to earn money if they work extra hours in a day or week.
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