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“The overtime rule was frankly diluted in 2004 by a regulation put in place by the Bush administration.” quote by Tom Perez — Download Open image

“The overtime rule was frankly diluted in 2004 by a regulation put in place by the Bush administration.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: Labor Policy Forum, 2005

The 2004 overtime rule change weakened worker protections, reducing overtime pay.

In simple terms: Overtime rule cut worker benefits.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for stronger labor laws.

Themes

labor policy rights

Mood

concerned informative

Type

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When to use this quote

union negotiations
HR policy
employee advocacy

Key Concepts

regulation economics

Questions to Reflect On

How did the change impact wages?
What can reverse it?

A Different Perspective

Details of the regulation are vague.

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