Pending FLSA Legislation
Two major amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act, one each by a Republican and a Democrat, could profoundly change several FLSA standards for overtime and minimum wages if and when they are passed into law.
The first, introduced in February by Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R. WA), would allow comp time in the private sector. The second, introduced last week by Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), raises the minimum wage for restaurant workers. Both bills are fairly controversial, but for different reasons.
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