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.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes
@9FJFM357mos7MO
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.
@9F7Q6T57mos7MO
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
@9FPSC4J7mos7MO
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.
@9FNVSG97mos7MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale
@9G4QPBV6mos6MO
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.
@9F7QJTC7mos7MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No
@9F7QJTC7mos7MO
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.
@9FNVSG97mos7MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now
@9F5X5VJ7mos7MO
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.
@AmiableMandat3Libertarian7mos7MO
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?
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 7mos7MO
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.
@9FF8MZW7mos7MO
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.
@CynicalLeftistLibertarian7mos7MO
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 pers… Read more
@3V73MTMProgressive 7mos7MO
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).
@9FNVSG97mos7MO
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.
@4WW5X8K3yrs3Y
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.
@xanderlaneLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only businesses with 100+ employees
@8Y9NDSQ2yrs2Y
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.
@4WVZVSQ3yrs3Y
It depends on how many hours the employee is working.
@8TYH38SIndependent1yr1Y
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
@8XGLVPR2yrs2Y
Yes, anyone should have the opportunity to earn money if they work extra hours in a day or week.
@8TYH38SIndependent1yr1Y
No, only for large corporations
@8PCM7DD3yrs3Y
Yes, except for small businesses.
@8FFDX244yrs4Y
Yes, but only for large businesses
@99XLHC91yr1Y
@8RVW4DF3yrs3Y
I don’t have an opinion on this
@8YFFX262yrs2Y
Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale. But I think businesses should require it, NOT the government.
@95T2W4P2yrs2Y
Yes, and work on fixing pay so overtime isn't needed
@8TFGQK63yrs3Y
No, salary workers, shouldn't be getting time and a half. Only hourly paid workers. If salary workers feel like they should be getting paid more, for the amount of work they put in, said employee should talk to their boss about increasing the salary accordingly.
@8S5C6SFLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but all entities should be incentives to do so, since they should all pay hard workers for working harder than expected.
@8DNYMGD4yrs4Y
Highly incentivize this, but let businesses decide.
@8N5RTHJ3yrs3Y
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.
@8WX2B452yrs2Y
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.
Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights
@9LFTZS7Independent2wks2W
No it should be up to the employers discretion on how that time is used. If a task or shift truly was used effectively then yes, if the time was wasted then no.
@9LDV8ZM2wks2W
Salaried workers can receive a bonus, but only non-salaried hourly workers should get paid time and a half. The government should protect salaried and non-salaried workers for the right to disconnect and keep their job and not be expected to automatically work overtime.
@9BC59TL 2wks2W
The cost enforcement and the risk of automation is the problem I have, and it would be better just to give the worker cash from taxation.
@9L828MQConstitution3wks3W
Yes, listed on the minimum wage sheet. Anyone over 40 hrs a week. Salary / hourly amount should not matter.
@9L6YJHQIndependent3wks3W
No, private businesses should be allowed to make their own choice and deal with potential consequence's
@9L6L8NS3wks3W
Corporations should value their employees and pay them time-and-a-half for OT hours for all hourly workers, regardless of pay scale
@9KXBNQV1mo1MO
No, the government should require Double time for all hours worked beyond the desired 32 hour work week for employees with a pay scale of $500,000 per year unless otherwise ruled in to have a reasonable exception by a state judge for specific instances.
@9KW6BVB1mo1MO
No, but busineses should reward and incentivize employees when working overtime hours in addition to performing their duties during regular hours.
@Crab1992 1mo1MO
Should not be any salary pay. Everyone should be paid for what they work. would also help with people who leave early and milk that salary pay.
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