Judge Strikes Down Biden Overtime Pay Rule
A US judge recently struck down a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay eligibility for millions of American workers. This decision has sparked significant outrage and highlights the ongoing debate surrounding fair wages and worker protections in the United States.
The core of the controversy centers on the judge’s ruling, which effectively reverses the expansion of overtime pay eligibility. Previously, salaried employees earning less than a certain threshold were eligible for overtime pay. The Biden administration’s rule raised this threshold significantly, meaning far more salaried workers would qualify for overtime compensation. This alteration aimed to improve the financial well-being of countless individuals, particularly those in lower-paying salaried positions.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood