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This bill mandates a regular work week of 32 hours in 4 8-hour days. Any work in excess of 8 hours per day or 32 hours per week must be compensated at a higher overtime rate, and an employer cannot reduce an employee's regular rate of pay due to the reduced work week requirement. The bill authorizes the Labor Commissioner to adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. The fiscal impact of this bill is expected to be significant, with state, county, and municipal governments potentially facing substantial increases in expenditures for employee compensation and possible additional hiring to maintain necessary coverage, particularly for agencies operating 24/7. The exact fiscal impact is indeterminable due to various factors, but it is expected to occur starting in fiscal year 2025.

Labor and Employment

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