Sen. Alexander Issues Statement on Labor Nominees
"Today we will consider three nominees who are tasked with leading important agencies that protect working Americans.
"Wage and Hour Division Administrator Nominee:
"As Wage and Hour Division Administrator at the
"The Division is examining the 'Time Card,' or overtime, rule - a provision put forward by the previous administration that would have more than doubled the salary threshold under which employees qualify for overtime pay.
"The rule went too high, too fast and would have resulted in employers, non-profits, colleges and others cutting workers' hours, limiting their workplace benefits and flexibility, as well as costing students more in tuition.
"A federal court struck down the regulation and Secretary Acosta has already started the process to consider a more reasonable rule, and I hope
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"While Board partisanship did not start under the previous administration, it became far worse.
"When the Board is too partisan, it creates instability in our nation's workplaces and creates confusion for employers, employees and unions.
"For example, a 2015
"This was the biggest attack on the opportunity for small businessmen and women to make their way into the middle class that anyone has seen in a long time - threatening to destroy the American Dream for owners of the nation's 780,000 franchise locations.
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"I look forward to your testimony."
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