6.1 Million More Workers To Get Overtime Pay
Right now, as it stands, employers can pay full-time workers a low salary, and force them to work 50, 60, 70, and even 80 hours without paying them a single dime extra. This is a perversion of the process, and skirts around overtime rules, by having companies merely claiming certain workers are “exempt,” even if they aren’t that high up the corporate ladder.Some expect salaried workers earning as high as $52,000 a year to receive overtime pay for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours. Right now the threshold is set at $23,660.
If all goes as planned, the liberal Economic Policy Institute estimates that 3.5 million workers will become eligible for extra pay if the threshold is raised to $42,000. As many as 6.1 million workers would qualify if it approaches $52,000.
To put things in perspective, potentially 47 percent of the nations workers are about to be affected. This is just more good economic news from the President.
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anothertoothpick February 18th, 2015 at 09:06
We make time and a half after 8 hours in any given day. We make time and a half on Saturday till 3:30pm and then double time and double time on holidays and Sunday.
Why?
UNION!
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 11:52
You mean those communist organizations?
William February 18th, 2015 at 12:08
I love it when right wing wacko-land starts spewing about Unions, and “right to work”. I’d like to see a business owner join the chamber of commerce without paying dues.
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 12:15
Nyuk nyuk nyuk.
anothertoothpick February 18th, 2015 at 10:06
We make time and a half after 8 hours in any given day. We make time and a half on Saturday till 3:30pm and then double time and double time on holidays and Sunday.
Why?
UNION!
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 12:52
You mean those communist organizations?
William February 18th, 2015 at 13:08
I love it when right wing wacko-land starts spewing about Unions, and “right to work”. I’d like to see a business owner join the chamber of commerce without paying dues.
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 13:15
Nyuk nyuk nyuk.
William February 18th, 2015 at 09:18
Wait, WHAT? Trying to restore the middle class? Trying to go back to the days where we understood that a consumer based economy only works when people have money to buy things? Can’t you liberals wait two seconds for trickle down to kick in?
William February 18th, 2015 at 10:18
Wait, WHAT? Trying to restore the middle class? Trying to go back to the days where we understood that a consumer based economy only works when people have money to buy things? Can’t you liberals wait two seconds for trickle down to kick in?
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 12:49
The trickle down happens when they say to the rest of us: P*ss on you.
William February 18th, 2015 at 13:05
exactly.
Dwendt44 February 18th, 2015 at 13:47
It’s more of a ‘tinkle down’ theory.
FatRat February 18th, 2015 at 14:20
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/o8hnM6xNjeU/maxresdefault.jpg
I prefer the term Voodoo Economics.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 11:09
That’s all well and good, but you’re also going to see prices rise, as companies pass the increased costs to consumers. So, eventually, employees’ purchasing power will drop back down to present levels. There’s no way to avoid it.
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 11:51
That’s the excuse the chambers of commerce and other business groups use to avoid raising the minimum wage. There’s always some excuse employers have for not paying their employees what they’re worth, and it’s why unions had to be invented.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 14:38
And, if workers feel they’re being treated unfairly, they can organize a union, or quit and find another job. It’s a free market, after all.
William February 18th, 2015 at 12:03
You should try reading something once in a while.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 14:43
I never said anything about unemployment. Only that the businesses would do what they could to pass the extra costs along to consumers. Eventually, the dollar will be further devalued and the “higher” minimum will be just as it is today, in terms of real value. Nothing changes for very long, before it self-corrects. We’ll always have wealthy and poor people. It’s just an ugly and unavoidable fact of life.
William February 18th, 2015 at 14:53
” Nothing changes for very long, before it self-corrects. ”
Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:12
Once again, it’s because people are willing to go to work for these people who pay low wages. As long as people are willing to perform the work for that wage, what the company gives out as bonuses has no bearing on the dynamic. They pay it because people are willing to take it.
whatthe46 February 18th, 2015 at 15:25
has it ever occurred to you that people take those jobs because they are available and they may have no other choice when it comes to supporting their families?
Dwendt44 February 18th, 2015 at 12:45
OR maybe some companies would hire enough workers to do the work in a 40 hour week instead of having three people do the work of five.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 14:37
Possibly, but the companies are always going to do what maximizes profit and minimizes overhead. That’s simply the nature of business.
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 16:24
And yet there are companies who actually pay their employees a living wage, higher than their competitors. They make slightly lower profits, but have happier workers, who are more likely to stay long term, and take better care of their customers, who are also more likely to stay long term.
fancypants February 18th, 2015 at 15:47
BINGO !
tracey marie February 18th, 2015 at 13:47
always with the fear mongering, how about corporations CEO take a bit less then 50 million plus stock options yearly
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 14:36
Because, they don’t have to. If people would refuse to take jobs for the low pay, they’d have to increase what they pay, in order to fill the job. Truth is, there’s always someone willing to do it for less.
tracey marie February 18th, 2015 at 14:56
so they should not work, man you really are a funny messed up tool
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:02
So, the only job available is the one offering crap wages? Wow, and here I thought unemployment was down and jobs were BEGGING to be filled. So, which is it? Are jobs plentiful or rare?
tracey marie February 18th, 2015 at 15:04
your trolling is hilarious
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:09
I would rather call it what it is. “Offering a differing viewpoint”. Trolls are usually hostile. I like to keep things civil.
allison1050 February 18th, 2015 at 22:20
How long has it been since you even worked or looked for work?
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 11:13
Well, you can’t have it both ways. Either unemployment is down, as the Administration is asserting, which means you have the opportunity to choose from more jobs and look for a more competitive wage, or unemployment is high and there are no options for job seekers.
allison1050 February 19th, 2015 at 11:15
Refuse to answer?
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 11:22
I’ve been steadily employeed, for 15 years. In that time, I’ve been offered more money to stay with my current company, 5 times. Better offers have come along and my bosses value my abilities enough to match the other offers, every time. Still, I’m always on the lookout for something better.
William February 18th, 2015 at 14:55
” There’s no way to avoid it.”
Well lets see now.
Lets take a little trip over to the only major economic power (nation) that completely escaped the global recession.
Get back to us when you get some facts sonny.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:07
So, how do the business laws and practices in Australia have anything to do with how things are done in the states? They have a completely different set of rules and standards. The comparison is superficial, at best.
William February 18th, 2015 at 15:10
That’s your response?
Really?
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:13
Yes, really. You can’t accurately compare one nation’s wage and labor practices to another’s. There are too many variables that make a fair comparison impossible.
allison1050 February 18th, 2015 at 22:19
Wanna bet?
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 11:20
I’d bet you a McDonald’s cheeseburger, but their food sucks. ;-)
allison1050 February 19th, 2015 at 21:47
Sorry my friend, I don’t eat junk food. If you want a burger it’s better to make it yourself.
majii February 19th, 2015 at 04:36
It means that if Australian businesses can find a way to pay its workers more, surely American businesses can find a way to do it. After all, this IS supposed to be an “exceptional nation.” It seems to me that if those who make this claim believe it, we would be more of a “can-do” nation rather than an “I don’t see a way to do ___ ” nation.
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 11:18
American businesses are having no problem getting people to accept the wages they’re offering. That’s what it comes down to, in business. What will people accept, in return for doing this job. If people really want to make more money, they shouldn’t accept jobs that offer a “low wage” for the work to be done. I understand that some people feel they HAVE to take the first thing that comes along and that’s fine. But, don’t stop looking for something better and let your current boss know that you’ll take a better offer, should it come along. If the boss doesn’t want to lose you and it’s within his authority, he may offer you more money to stay.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 12:09
That’s all well and good, but you’re also going to see prices rise, as companies pass the increased costs to consumers. So, eventually, employees’ purchasing power will drop back down to present levels. There’s no way to avoid it.
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 12:51
That’s the excuse the chambers of commerce and other business groups use to avoid raising the minimum wage. There’s always some excuse employers have for not paying their employees what they’re worth, and it’s why unions had to be invented.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:38
And, if workers feel they’re being treated unfairly, they can organize a union, or quit and find another job. It’s a free market, after all.
William February 18th, 2015 at 13:03
You should try reading something once in a while.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:43
I never said anything about unemployment. Only that the businesses would do what they could to pass the extra costs along to consumers. Eventually, the dollar will be further devalued and the “higher” minimum will be just as it is today, in terms of real value. Nothing changes for very long, before it self-corrects. We’ll always have wealthy and poor people. It’s just an ugly and unavoidable fact of life.
William February 18th, 2015 at 15:53
” Nothing changes for very long, before it self-corrects. ”
Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 16:12
Once again, it’s because people are willing to go to work for these people who pay low wages. As long as people are willing to perform the work for that wage, what the company gives out as bonuses has no bearing on the dynamic. They pay it because people are willing to take it.
whatthe46 February 18th, 2015 at 16:25
has it ever occurred to you that people take those jobs because they are available and they may have no other choice when it comes to supporting their families?
Dwendt44 February 18th, 2015 at 13:45
OR maybe some companies would hire enough workers to do the work in a 40 hour week instead of having three people do the work of five.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:37
Possibly, but the companies are always going to do what maximizes profit and minimizes overhead. That’s simply the nature of business.
Larry Schmitt February 18th, 2015 at 17:24
And yet there are companies who actually pay their employees a living wage, higher than their competitors. They make slightly lower profits, but have happier workers, who are more likely to stay long term, and take better care of their customers, who are also more likely to stay long term.
fancypants February 18th, 2015 at 16:47
BINGO !
tracey marie February 18th, 2015 at 14:47
always with the fear mongering, how about corporations CEO take a bit less then 50 million plus stock options yearly
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 15:36
Because, they don’t have to. If people would refuse to take jobs for the low pay, they’d have to increase what they pay, in order to fill the job. Truth is, there’s always someone willing to do it for less.
tracey marie February 18th, 2015 at 15:56
so they should not work, man you really are a funny messed up tool
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 16:02
So, the only job available is the one offering crap wages? Wow, and here I thought unemployment was down and jobs were BEGGING to be filled. So, which is it? Are jobs plentiful or rare?
tracey marie February 18th, 2015 at 16:04
your trolling is hilarious
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 16:09
I would rather call it what it is. “Offering a differing viewpoint”. Trolls are usually hostile. I like to keep things civil.
allison1050 February 18th, 2015 at 23:20
How long has it been since you even worked or looked for work?
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 12:13
Well, you can’t have it both ways. Either unemployment is down, as the Administration is asserting, which means you have the opportunity to choose from more jobs and look for a more competitive wage, or unemployment is high and there are no options for job seekers.
allison1050 February 19th, 2015 at 12:15
Refuse to answer?
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 12:22
I’ve been steadily employeed, for 15 years. In that time, I’ve been offered more money to stay with my current company, 5 times. Better offers have come along and my bosses value my abilities enough to match the other offers, every time. Still, I’m always on the lookout for something better.
William February 18th, 2015 at 15:55
” There’s no way to avoid it.”
Well lets see now.
Lets take a little trip over to the only major economic power (nation) that completely escaped the global recession.
Get back to us when you get some facts sonny.
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 16:07
So, how do the business laws and practices in Australia have anything to do with how things are done in the states? They have a completely different set of rules and standards. The comparison is superficial, at best.
William February 18th, 2015 at 16:10
That’s your response?
Really?
illinoisboy1977 February 18th, 2015 at 16:13
Yes, really. You can’t accurately compare one nation’s wage and labor practices to another’s. There are too many variables that make a fair comparison impossible.
allison1050 February 18th, 2015 at 23:19
Wanna bet?
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 12:20
I’d bet you a McDonald’s cheeseburger, but their food sucks. ;-)
allison1050 February 19th, 2015 at 22:47
Sorry my friend, I don’t eat junk food. If you want a burger it’s better to make it yourself.
majii February 19th, 2015 at 05:36
It means that if Australian businesses can find a way to pay its workers more, surely American businesses can find a way to do it. After all, this IS supposed to be an “exceptional nation.” It seems to me that if those who make this claim believe it, we would be more of a “can-do” nation rather than an “I don’t see a way to do ___ ” nation.
illinoisboy1977 February 19th, 2015 at 12:18
American businesses are having no problem getting people to accept the wages they’re offering. That’s what it comes down to, in business. What will people accept, in return for doing this job. If people really want to make more money, they shouldn’t accept jobs that offer a “low wage” for the work to be done. I understand that some people feel they HAVE to take the first thing that comes along and that’s fine. But, don’t stop looking for something better and let your current boss know that you’ll take a better offer, should it come along. If the boss doesn’t want to lose you and it’s within his authority, he may offer you more money to stay.
William February 18th, 2015 at 12:05
exactly.
Dwendt44 February 18th, 2015 at 12:47
It’s more of a ‘tinkle down’ theory.
FatRat February 18th, 2015 at 13:20
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/o8hnM6xNjeU/maxresdefault.jpg
I prefer the term Voodoo Economics.
fancypants February 18th, 2015 at 15:44
it doesn’t explain if employers can send you home once you reach 40 hrs. on or before the end of a seven day period.
As one employer said to me ” the law doesn’t say anything about me allowing employees to work over 40 hrs a week ”
but here we go again with Employees looking at a 12 ft. fence on one side and employers having 13 ft. ladders on the other.
fancypants February 18th, 2015 at 16:44
it doesn’t explain if employers can send you home once you reach 40 hrs. on or before the end of a seven day period.
As one employer said to me ” the law doesn’t say anything about me allowing employees to work over 40 hrs a week ”
but here we go again with Employees looking at a 12 ft. fence on one side and employers having 13 ft. ladders on the other.
allison1050 February 18th, 2015 at 22:18
Shifts will be cut short is what I see as a way around this.
allison1050 February 18th, 2015 at 23:18
Shifts will be cut short is what I see as a way around this.
Warman1138 February 25th, 2015 at 22:11
I’m confused, I can’t tell who’s the stooges and who’s not.
Warman1138 February 25th, 2015 at 22:14
Wow, wages are going up. Did all the republicans just vaporize or what?