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On the recordMarch 14, 2024
We are, however, opposed to amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to change the overtime requirements for nonexempt employees from 40 hours to 32 hours.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King opposes changing the FLSA overtime requirements to a 32-hour workweek.

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