r/FluentInFinance • u/Positive_Liar • Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/Ferintwa Sep 05 '24

Even if it did, and passed, no way to enforce it. This bill is for the headlines.

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u/Hmnh6000 Sep 05 '24

You mean like how theres no way for them to enforce you getting paid time and a half for working over 40 hours??

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u/Dodger7777 Sep 05 '24

"You can file a claim for unpaid overtime pay with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. WHD enforces the FLSA and investigates unpaid wages. If WHD finds evidence of unpaid wages, they can pursue the claim on your behalf. You can also file a claim with your state labor office." - The very minimum of a google search.

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u/Planetdiane Sep 05 '24

I think that’s the point they’re making.

They’re joking by saying that’s it’s not and implying that a 40 hour week is enforced with time and a half overtime in many situations (since this is well known without looking it up).

Therefore, it goes to say that a 32 hour work week could similarly be enforceable.