A proposal from the Labor Department would make an estimated 3.6 million salaried workers newly eligible for overtime pay. It covers workers earning less than $55,000 per year.

    • BassaForte@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Nah, 200k. Then as inflation increases and wages inevitably go up, we’ll be good for at least a couple decades.

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        1 year ago

        Except in a few states, teaching high school doesn’t pay. College can pay but it takes years to get there.

        My high school science teacher was amazing. He loved teaching. Had to work a second job to pay for his lifestyle which was very basic. He was the teacher of the year many times and still had to work a second job.

        If you are salary, the position should pay more. It is often used to work with someone without paying them fairly.

        I think wages are often between the worker and the employer but I do think regulations should stop abuse. While fast food places are not highly profitable, they shouldn’t screw people to make a profit.