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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@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Yes
@9FJFM352yrs2Y
If you are in school and the teacher tells you that you have to do a 40 page long essay but expressly says that it will not affect your grade, would you do it? If you are not compensated for your effort then the only reason that you should work a job or complete a project is 1) out of need or necessity to yourself, or 2) because you want to do it.
@9F7Q6T52yrs2Y
i just think that its a win win to rasie pay for overtime hours cuz if you make more for over time it would make more people take said hours
@9FNVSG92yrs2Y
Most of the thousands of illegal people, even low come workers only receive benefit from overtime pay, the current salary isn't enough, therefore most people rely on overtime pay to help pay bills and live paycheck to paycheck.
@9FPSC4J2yrs2Y
No, because the government should not be regulating that. It should be between you and employer, not between the government and employer. Find a different job if they do not pay you your worth.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale
@9F7QJTC2yrs2Y
if you are working more than required because you either want more money or need it it should be available and it is harder work than regular because you are tired and already worked.
@9G4QPBV2yrs2Y
Just because you have a higher pay scale than someone else, you shouldn't be put at a disadvantage with overtime hours. Currently, that salary must be 35k or below, which already is a very low amount. It doesn't make sense for someone who only has a salary a few thousand higher to no longer be allowed to earn the same type of pay as those low income people, but still work the same amount of hours. Doing that removes the incentive to work more than the bare minimum for the vast majority of job positions.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No
@9F7QJTC2yrs2Y
if you are working more than required because you either want more money or need it it should be available and it is harder work than regular because you are tired and already worked.
@9FNVSG92yrs2Y
Most workers will struggle, without overtime pay they will lose the opportunity to feed themselves and their families minium wage isn;t reliable and even current pay of a 9-5 isn't enough to even support one person.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now
There's already not enough workers, and the ones who do work are being underpaid. The cost of living and poverty rates are going up, we need to combat it.
@3V73MTMProgressive 2yrs2Y
Corporate profits are at record high year of year with no stutter during the pandemic. Workers need to be compensated for their work and Biden's NLRB has been unprecedentedly more progressive than anyone could have expected-- to the benefit of all Americans.
@9FF8MZW2yrs2Y
I strongly agree workers should be paid what they work. Overtime is a huge thing for overworked people in the US to get paid equal.
While it is a noble sentiment to ensure workers are compensated fairly for overtime, one must also consider the potential repercussions on small businesses. For instance, many small businesses operate on slim margins and may not be able to afford the increased costs. This could potentially lead to job cuts or reduced hours, negating the intended benefits of the policy.
Moreover, it may inadvertently promote a culture of overwork, which can have serious implications for employee health and well-being. A study by Stanford University found that productivity per hour declines sharply when a person… Read more
@3V73MTMProgressive 2yrs2Y
Small businesses have a responsibility to be honest for the benefit of all employees. If employees are working overtime, they need to be compensated period. If small businesses can’t afford to compensate their workers, they have a responsibility to let some of their staff go.
Especially in cases where businesses know this is a potential reality on the outset, they should be held accountable for not implementing safeguards for their employees (or otherwise not hiring).
@9F5X5VJ2yrs2Y
Workers deserve to be fairly compensated for their labor, and wage theft already depresses workers' wages in a number of instances. If a business cannot survive without intentionally underpaying its workers, it does not have a sustainable business model and should shut down.
While I agree that fair compensation is crucial, it's also important to remember that not all businesses have the same financial capabilities. For instance, small businesses may struggle with the additional costs of overtime pay due to tight budgets. Wouldn't it be possible for such businesses to go under, thereby leading to job losses? How can we strike a balance between fair compensation and the sustainability of all types of businesses?
@9FNVSG92yrs2Y
The workers are the backbone of society and help run the economy, without them the entire system and business will lose money and go out of business proper care of these worker needs to happen or else these will be the consequences for the economy and businesses.
@4WW5X8K5yrs5Y
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.
@xanderlaneLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but only businesses with 100+ employees
@8N5RTHJ5yrs5Y
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.
@B2TYTFTRepublican 5mos5MO
Yes, Hourly employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale
@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.
@4WVZVSQ5yrs5Y
It depends on how many hours the employee is working.
@8FFDX245yrs5Y
Yes, but only for large businesses
@8TYH38SIndependent2yrs2Y
No, only for large corporations
@8TYH38SIndependent2yrs2Y
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
@8XGLVPR4yrs4Y
Yes, anyone should have the opportunity to earn money if they work extra hours in a day or week.
@8WX2B454yrs4Y
Required by law - no. This should be a decision by the business itself. Such benefits may provide an advantage in hiring/retaining talented employees, giving the business a competitive advantage.
@8LGSQVT5yrs5Y
Yes, depending on the size and income of the business as well as number of employers
@8WJFGM94yrs4Y
Yes but only for big corporations
@8TLGR9L4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for large corporations, not small businesses
@B5WH8XB2wks2W
It's more intricate than it looks on the surface, and I do not believe it is a yes nor no, but I feel people should be paid for going over, so I cannot make a final decision.
@B5VXSRC 2wks2W
No, it's up to the employees themselves to negociate their salary they earn from their employers, including if they earn more for overtime hours.
@B5T447N 3wks3W
No, but businesses need to be upfront about their overtime pay policies so the worker can choose to do the work or not.
@B5H9LXY2mos2MO
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@B59DFPZ2mos2MO
I mean no b/c if there already making that a year they are okay, they can pay them at least $5 a hour, you have to think about the lower income people too. Poor people don't make a lot and are every every tight on money at least they can do is donate some money to the poor
@B4S4QRZ3mos3MO
Yes, and all employees who are not deemed exempt should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale.
@B4Q9C9ZLibertarian3mos3MO
No, although I would like business to pay employees making $46K per year time and a half for overtime hours, the government should not require this
@B4PVGDL3mos3MO
No, everyone should be allowed overtime pay regardless of salary or hourly, but the government should not be responsible for requiring it.
@B4FCJW4Republican3mos3MO
No, for the sake of fair pay, freedom, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
No, for the sake of low unemployment, fair pay, a good GDP, a good supply chain, good trade, freedom, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4CSJFP3mos3MO
No the government should not require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to 46k per year for time and half for overtime hours because it probably will cause employees to just cut some hours out and will not incentivize to work longer versus cutting their hours.
@B3ZYM5D4mos4MO
No, we have to preserve capitalism, a weak-central government, checks and balances, freedom, and federalism; instead, it should be up to the businesses whether or not to do so
@B3VGV2T 4mos4MO
Yes, the government should require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46,000/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours, as this aligns with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and ensures fair compensation for long hours.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
FLSA Overtime Requirements:
The FLSA mandates that most employees receive overtime pay at a rate of not less than time-and-a-half their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Exemptions:
However, the FLSA includes exemptions for certain employees, including those in executive, administrative,… Read more
@B3PFCG54mos4MO
No, you should be paid for over time but if the company makes it clear that they do not pay more for overtime that is their own decision
@B3KVZGJ 4mos4MO
You signed the contract for the job. The government cannot force the company to do anything for you.
@B352ZDC4mos4MO
This should be a negotiated part of an employment contract, but no worker should ever be compelled to work overtime or be reprise against for refusing to work in excess of the contacted hours.
@B33XPRJLibertarian5mos5MO
Employees should just make sure that they get paid properly for their time if it bothers them. No government interference.
@B2R684N5mos5MO
No, government should not force people to pay more than they work. People should get paid for what they do.
@B2Q9CDP5mos5MO
All employees who work overtime should be paid at the very least the same hours that they would if they weren’t working overtime.
@B2LN8M75mos5MO
It should be whatever the business wants to pay them. If the workers feel they are being treated unfairly they can quit.
No, we should not have to work overtime to make a living. Overtime hours are taxed heavily and can cause unwanted stress/anxiety for the employees. Fair wages and ability to have a living is vital for anybody on this earth. We are all human!
@B2HDPPX5mos5MO
companies should be required to pay over time for any salaried employee over an extra 5 hr/week worked
@B2GNM4P6mos6MO
Yes, except for CEOs, managers, and the equivalent who are making a significant amount more than their employees, and there should be strict limits on how much overtime one can work based on industry.
@B2G558D6mos6MO
the rule for salaried employee should be stricter so that companies are not rolling employees into this category just to make them work for free
The government should encourage businesses to pay overtime to such workers but should abstain from forcing businesses to do so
@B28WXD56mos6MO
No, the market will eventually sort out employers that unfairly treat workers from employers that fairly compensate their workers.
@B24VGZX7mos7MO
All over time should be eliminated we should dramatically increase minimum salary or minimum wage localize it down to the county level to reflect 40% of the county median income only if a refundable tax credit is add to assist the increase for all companies.
@9ZYYV56Republican7mos7MO
they should pay them more depending on what the situation is and what type of company it is. if the company is a multi million dallar company then giving some more to a salary-man putting in extra work to help make sure the company strives then it should be fine, if it's just some guy wanting to get more money while doing nothing but just watching the clock then no.
@9ZYLLDM7mos7MO
if they work overtime they deserve the money for it no matter how much they make but obviously if they never worked overtime they shouldn't get that money
@9ZY944SRepublican7mos7MO
yes, but employees can sign this away if they want to work the overtime without time-and-a-half as otherwise overtime could become limited
@9ZWJP7X7mos7MO
Business should be incentivized to do this through tax breaks or other other means mutually beneficial to their employees
yes and no. yes if you are working overtime you should be paid extra. but the point of salary is to avoid these unforseen costs. i would say the problem is salary at 46,000. a 46000 dollar salary should be illegal. thats less than 4k you arent living well on that.
@LoneLupari7mos7MO
An overtime pay should be required by law for salaried employees. However, companies should be allowed to determine specifics of said overtime pay.
@9XHFG4X8mos8MO
Maybe on a scale that targets businesses like Amazon that rely on stretching workers to and often past endurance, on the cheap, and replace them when they tire out. MUCH harder to justify for small businesses.
@9XC5W8W8mos8MO
Yes, but the government should mandate a living wage that indexes to inflation, ensuring all workers have the ability to provide for themselves and their families without overtime being necessary in addition to time-and-a-half overtime pay.
@9X7MDR28mos8MO
Very strange question. There should be laws that control this. Employment Standards. Government should just create the laws and courts should help on enforcement.
@9WZHWD78mos8MO
Companies should pay employees for hours required out of normal hours. For example if an employee choses to work longer hours and receives benefit of doing such or bonuses they should not receive time and a half. But if an employer requires someone to work obscure hours or longer than 12 hour days out of the home, they should. Remote and home workers should not receive additional pay.
@9WV884F8mos8MO
I think overtime should be a choice for the employee(s). Now if it's mandatory overtime than I think the employer should pay the employee(s)time and half I think anyone that works mandatory overtime, the government should NOT tax that employee.
@9WN4ZVT8mos8MO
Businesses should pay employees fairly. They wouldn’t make the money if employees didn’t work so hard.
@9WKX3CS8mos8MO
Yes, however if the business is slowly going under because of it, they should be able to opt out of it for a set amount of time until they have the funds to pay their workers.
@9WKQRVR8mos8MO
Yes, but more should be done eliminate overtime as a concept to ensure each employee has a balanced life
@9WK82YN8mos8MO
The government should not be making mandates for non governmental agencies/companies and OT policies.
@9WG8N9H8mos8MO
Whatever happened to the market and worker availability setting wages. I will say that I agree with overtime pay but I don’t think it should be required for small businesses.
@9W9Q47R 9mos9MO
If you work over 40 hours you get overtime, but yes if you get less than 46k you should get overtime
businesses should pay time and a half for overtime but the government has no right to require a business to do anything.
@9VTDYSZ9mos9MO
Enforce a three hour work week, anyone who meets such will be able to live and eat. Otherwise, a productivity score is assigned and recorded onto a public blockchain by an AI.
@karmahascome 9mos9MO
No, the government should offer tax cuts and incentives for companies that take better care of their employees.
@9VQY9LW9mos9MO
Yes, but only if the overtime is necessary. No time and a half for people staying overtime just to make the extra money
@9VPCZDFLibertarian9mos9MO
When you accept a salaried position it is a given that you may work more than 40 hours-or,possibly fewer than 40.
@9VGRDQ89mos9MO
people that truly put the hard work in should get the time and a half and there should be an application for it to be deemed by employers
@9VD93449mos9MO
O governo deve exigir que todas as horas extras sejam pagas. Deve, no entanto, também não descontar essas horas extras.
@9VC8P9F9mos9MO
No, all employees should be be paid at least 1.75 times their normal rate for overtime and those employees should have the right to refuse to work overtime without penalty
@9VB46PY9mos9MO
Not at first, but then the worker can refuse any hours above 40 without repercussions. The job may then insist on the hours with overtime, and if the worker refuses these hours they can face repercussions.
@9V84NWXIndependent9mos9MO
No pay an hourly rate for all hours plus provide free health insurance and extra days off. because employers are placing employees on a salary to avoid paying over time. They should provided something
@9V7SFCG 9mos9MO
Yes, and the government should impose a cap on executive salaries based on that of their lowest paid employee.
@9V76VK79mos9MO
Yes, but for jobs like teaching where it is required to have teachers do overtime for grading and other school requirements. And not jobs that the work can be done within the work day.
@9TYZW639mos9MO
Yes, all employees should be paid for overtime regardless of pay scale and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights
@9TX5VZT9mos9MO
Yes, the government should both protect workers rights and be paid time and a half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale.
@9TQ8JH610mos10MO
Nice idea but unenforceable without severe penalties for fraud, otherwise, employers will falsify records to avoid payment.
@9TN5YJT10mos10MO
If you take a salaried job, that is your choice. There are good and bad aspects to salaried employees. Employers should be more fair to salaried employees and not over work them.
No the government has no right the employee does they have to ask for it and they need to be up front about the situation and address the concerns with there employer
@9TDCDYD10mos10MO
With workers rights varying from state to state federal regulations for overtime becomes clouded. If you feel under compensated you should leave your job.
@9T8DL6W10mos10MO
The effects of this have been seen that the business owners and shift managers cut hours so that they have to pay less for labor. The regulations on pay cause owners to undercut employees and find loopholes around rules. Minimum wage jobs are for inexperienced workers who need a starting position, if they don't have the initiative to advance in their job they should not be given benefits and $20+ minimum wage for an entry level position that is not intended to be a career.
@9T3ZK4Y10mos10MO
Those that work harder and get better get more money. Those that can't dont. As much as you work, as much as you get. American Dream.
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