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The rule, which is subject to a public commentary period and wouldn't take effect for months, would have the biggest impact on retail, food, hospitality, manufacturing and other industries where many managerial employees meet the new threshold.
The Biden administration wants to give 3.6 million workers access to overtime pay. Under proposed changes from the Department of Labor, any salaried employee making less than $55,000 per year, or $1,059 per week, would be eligible for overtime. That would be a significant jump from the current cutoff at $35,568 per year. “I’ve heard from workers again and again about working long hours, for no ...
Extreme heat is highlighting the health issues of working fast food, particularly locations without adequate air conditioning.
The new dress code allows for "capris, skirts or shorts mid-thighs or longer," and comes amid record-breaking heat waves.
OSHA has begun a National Emphasis Program that targets hazards in warehouses, distribution centers and “high-risk” retail establishments.