119th Congress
H.R. 10323

Phases in a 32-hour standard workweek

Lowers the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours over about three years, with overtime pay required after 32 hours in a week.

  • The standard workweek would drop from 40 hours to 38, then 36, 34, and 32 over three years
  • Hours past 32 in a week would be paid at least 1.5 times the regular rate
  • Workdays longer than 8 hours would be paid 1.5 times; over 12 hours, double
  • Employers could not cut pay or benefits because of the change

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