There are significant statistical flaws in all of the studies I have examined and are regularly touted as proof of concept for the shortened work week.

The Administration's assault on workers flexibility and employers via rulemaking is unacceptable.

The requirement to pay overtime over 8 hours will be a significant economic adverse impact on many companies.

This is bad policy as it results to the consumer.

First, productivity does not necessarily increase with a shortened work week in the longterm.

The requirement to pay overtime over 8 hours will be a significant economic adverse impact on many companies.

there is nothing to prevent a business like Mr. Leland or Temple University Hospital for a select group of employees to have a policy which would be 32 hours a week.

Folks want jobs, and they want decent pay. I agree with that entirely.

A mandatory 32 hour workweek is bad policy.

The proposal of the Chairman will require the creation of more jobs, especially, part-time jobs.

But in reality, there is no free lunch. Workers would be the ones who would pay, not get paid extra.

I am going to move. Mr. Leland, right now we are trying to get a health bill.

There are significant statistical flaws in all of the studies I have examined and are regularly touted as proof of concept for the shortened work week.

I look at France's unemployment rate among the youth. It is like 17 percent.

First, productivity does not necessarily increase with a shortened work week in the longterm.

The 32 hour work week with no loss in pay, my staff has volunteered to be the test case for that.

We commend the Committee for starting a discussion about the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Flexibility is what we need.