In 2004 the Bush Administration enacted changes to the FLSA and the way overtime is paid. These changes are said to have impacted millions of working Americans. The Act addresses who and how overtime is paid. It is also felt that more changes are still needed.
Using an Internet search, find the enactment highlights of 2004 and future proposed changes. Who is impacted, positively or negatively? How do you feel this impacts you? Were these changes long overdue, or do you think this is just a way for workers to work more hours without the employer being responsible for premium pay?
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2004 Bush Admin FLSA Overtime Changes Impacted Millions
1. In 2004 the Bush Administration enacted changes to the FLSA
and the way overtime is paid. These changes are said to have
impacted millions of working Americans. The Act addresses
who and how overtime is paid. It is also felt that more changes
are still needed.
Using an Internet search, find the enactment highlights of 2004
and future proposed changes. Who is impacted, positively or
negatively? How do you feel this impacts you? Were these
changes long overdue, or do you think this is just a way for
workers to work more hours without the employer being
responsible for premium pay?
