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Angus King: We are, however, opposed to amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to change the overtime requirements for…

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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