| Diane -- When a working parent needs to put in more than 40 hours a week, that time can be measured in family dinners, tee-ball games, and ballet recitals missed -- and too often, that worker isn't even being paid fairly for the extra work. Last year, only 12% of salaried workers were eligible for overtime under current rules -- rules rooted in the 1930s. It's time for that to change. That's why I'm moving to update them for our modern economy, and right now, you have a chance to speak up in support. One good way is through OFA, which is collecting comments -- add your name to go on the record in support of stronger overtime rules. Over six years and 64 consecutive months of job growth, we've regrown and rebuilt our economy for the 21st century -- and expanding opportunity for the middle class has been my top priority. We're making progress, but our rules for overtime pay need to catch up. Right now, there are employers skirting even basic overtime laws, adding "manager" to somebody's job title solely to avoid paying workers what they've earned. Those workers are being cheated today, and this new step fixes that. The rule I've proposed will expand overtime eligibility to nearly five million workers. It's one of the fastest ways we can help expand opportunity for all Americans. We're going to do more to make sure that when a worker sacrifices time away from his or her family, they're being paid for it. It's the right thing to do. Your voice can have an impact -- join OFA in calling for modern overtime rules: https://my.barackobama.com/Speak-Up-For-Stronger-Overtime-Rules Thank you, Barack Obama | |
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