Bush trying to strip overtime pay

[RobertFrancisK]

Does anyone have a link with extensive info on what he's trying to do here? When I read this it pissed me off, but I don't know enough about his proposal to vigarously debate it with conservative friends. If someone could help me out it would be appreciated.

[Nevernose]

1. The proposal:

The actual proposal, in PDF format:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/fedreg/proposed/2003033101.pdf

Other links:
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4072173.html

http://www.aflcio.org/issuespolitics/ns03282003a.cfm

[Beetwasher]

2. I believe it's a ploy to end OT for good for just about everyone

If you read the language of the bill it changes the definition for someone who is not qualified to receive OT to someone who holds a "position of responsibility" which is essentially anyone with a job. Essentially if you have a "position of responsibility" your employer can say your not eligible for OT, if you make over a certain amount.

Although there are salary's that automatically qualify, look for those to gotten around at some point in the future.

[eyesroll]

4. From what I read from Palast, the law actually allows employers

to lower someone's hourly salary to the point where the time-and-a-half added will equal their previous salary.

This is currently illegal, BTW.

[texastoast]

3. Here are some links

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/news/stories/20030901/localnews/170981.html

http://www.cwalocal4630.org/archives/000074.php

http://www.pbs.org/now/politics/glossary.html

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/b_three_sections_with_teasers/active_leg_page.htm (check under O)