Controversial Overtime Rules Take Effect
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The hundreds of pages of new rules redefine the criteria for which administrative, professional and managerial workers qualify for overtime.
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New Bush administration rules that  scale back overtime eligibility for white-collar workers took  effect on Monday over protests that they would slash paychecks  at a time of economic uncertainty.
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The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that employers may post regulations in the workplace that critics contend will discourage workers from organizing bargaining units or engaging in other union activities.
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Employees at game software makers are speaking out about demanding hours, challenging companies to change their ways. Photo: Family time for former EA worker
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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- New rules governing overtime pay kicked in Monday, spurring a politically charged debate over the impact of the new regulations on American workers&#39; time cards and paychecks.
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The Bush administration&#39;s new overtime rules went into effect on Monday, but the Kerry campaign has already begun attacking the regulations, saying they will hurt millions of American workers.
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As controversial new federal overtime rules went into effect Monday, Gov. Blagojevich used the occasion to fire off a letter to US Labor Secretary Elaine Chao touting Illinois&#39; successful efforts in blocking much of their impact in the state.
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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- New rules governing overtime pay take effect Monday, and a politically charged debate over the impact of the regulations on American workers&#39; paychecks looks likely to extend until Election Day.
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A U.S. Senate committee voted on  Wednesday to roll back the Bush administration's controversial  new overtime regulations, which critics say will deprive an  estimated 6 million workers of overtime pay.
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The rulings of the National Labor Relations Board have poured out one after another in recent months, with many decisions tilting in favor of employers.
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As the Bush administration&#39;s new overtime rules went into effect yesterday, the Kerry campaign said they would harm millions of American workers.
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NEW YORK, August 23 (New Ratings) - The recently announced overtime payment rules by the US Department of Labour are likely to take effect from today.
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WASHINGTON - In blasting new overtime rules that take effect Monday, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards says he can't understand why the Bush administration wants to undermine a system that rewards workers who toil long hours.   "If you work hard, then you should be rewarded for that effort," Edwards said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address...
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Department plans to release new rules Friday that would reportedly delay onset of controversial requirements and cut costs to states. Will critics be satisfied?
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The rules of engagement have changed from 1994, but National Hockey League players insist they have the resolve for a prolonged labour war.
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After months of heated debate, a major revision, protests and an unsuccessful legislative assault, the most sweeping changes to the nation&#39;s overtime rules in more than 50 years take effect tomorrow.
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Employers and workers are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations.