News Release
OPA News Release: [10/02/2003]
Contact Name: Lisa
Kruska or Ed Frank
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
WASHINGTONU.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement about todays non-binding motion to instruct Labor-HHS appropriations conferees:
The Departments proposed reforms are long overdue. They would guarantee overtime to 1.3 million additional low-wage workers. The Departments proposal would provide $895 million in added wages for these 1.3 million low-wage workers. Moreover, the proposed rule would increase protection of overtime for white-collar workers. Outdated and ambiguous regulations hurt workers because the Departments investigators find it difficult to fully enforce the current regulations, employers dont know what their responsibilities are, and workers dont know their rights. The Department is reviewing the public comments that have been submitted. We strongly believe these comments deserve careful consideration and that the regulatory process should move forward to benefit workers.
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