New bill plots a four-day workweek with no pay cuts — here’s what it would mean for California

A proposed federal bill aims to establish a standard 32-hour workweek without a corresponding reduction in employee pay. If passed, the legislation would lower the threshold for overtime compensation, significantly impacting business operations and labor regulations in states like California. The measure seeks to modernize labor standards by providing workers with more personal time while maintaining current income levels.
A new federal bill could shorten the workweek to 32 hours without reducing pay, with major implications for California overtime rules and businesses.
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