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The Newspaper Workers Bill
New bill could change overtime rules for newspaper workers
Overtime Eligibility: Newspapers
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would change who gets paid extra for working overtime at newspapers.
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If this bill passes, some newspaper workers might not get extra pay for working long hours. It's important to pay attention to how this affects workers' rights.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill is about overtime pay for newspaper employees.
- It is currently introduced and not yet law.
- The sponsor is Neal Foster, a Democratic representative.
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