Excerpt
In March 2003, the Bush Administration proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act to reflect changes in the workplace. Supporters say more workers would be eligible for overtime, opponents say many people would lose their eligibility.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Overtime Pay
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State of the Union Address
"Rising to the Tasks of History"
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Wage and Hour Chronology
Major Federal Actions
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Current Overtime Regulations
Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
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White-Collar Exemptions
General Accounting Office Analysis
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Bush Administration Proposal
Statement by Labor Secretary Elaine Chao
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Pro & Con
Should the Bush Administration's Proposed Overtime Rule Be Implemented?