The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that would make millions of Americans eligible for overtime pay. The federal regulation would be the first update to overtime rules in 12 years. While some welcome the change, others believe it will hurt employers and in effect, backfire on employees.
Guests:
- Marianne LeVine, Labor and Employment Reporter, Politico
- Ileen DeVault, Labor Historian and Professor, Cornell University’s Industrial and Labor Relations School
- Julie Young, Employment Attorney, Worley Law, LLC
- Ross Eisenbrey, Vice President, Economic Policy Institute
This show originally aired on May 24, 2016 at 10 a.m.