OnPolitics: Could the U.S. move to a 4-day workweek?

The most recent effort follows a 4-day workweek test run by more than 70 British companies, which finds no loss in productivity.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Thu Mar 16 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers! Progressive Democrats are renewing efforts to replace the traditional five-day workweek with a four-day cycle, saying it'll give Americans more time "to live, play, and enjoy life more fully outside of work," according to lead sponsor Rep. Mark Takano of California.  What would that look like? As Rachel Looker reports:  The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act would amend the definition of the workweek in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It would require overtime pay at a rate of time and half for any employee who works more than 32 hours in one week.  More than 70 British companies have started to test a four-day workweek, and halfway through the six-month trial, most respondents reported there has been no loss in productivity. What's next?: While it's unlikely to pass through Congress, it does continue the pandemic influenced conversation about current work conditions and what work may look like in the future.  🔎 Keep reading: Is a 4-day workweek coming? What to know about latest attempt at federal law in Congress 📨 Get this newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. SVB fallout: Treasury secretary tells Congress banking system 'remains sound' After Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, banking system 'remains sound,' depositors' savings 'remain safe' due to U.S. action, Treasury Sec. Yellen says READ MORE House GOP: Hunter Biden, business associates got $1.3M linked to China House Republicans say Joe Biden's relatives and their associates got $1.3 million linked to China. The White House has dismissed the GOP probe. READ MORE Trump: GOP presidential front-runner, leading Ron DeSantis, poll finds While Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to announce a presidential bid, he a favorite to challenge Donald Trump for the GOP's 2024 nomination. READ MORE SVB, Signature Bank: Were they bailed out? Biden fights comparisons to 2008 The White House is rejecting the word "bailout" to describe Biden's decision to rescue depositors at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. READ MORE Biden supports Senate bill to end Iraq war military authorizations Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia spent years championing legislation to repeal decades-old military authorizations from the Iraq and Gulf Wars. READ MORE Don't ban TikTok from Americans' phones, NH GOP governor says New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says ban on TikTok doesn't seem "practical," despite national security concerns about the application's Chinese owners. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback