Congress is taking another look at a 32-hour workweek, and businesses could end up paying overtime for employees who work more than four days a week.
I'm curious how many actual small business owners had a voice in putting this proposal together.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Mark Takano introduced legislation that would lower the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours, requiring overtime pay after that point.
The 40-hour workweek has been the standard since 1938. That's nearly nine decades without a major change.
And I can understand both sides.
Workers are producing more than ever, especially with technology, AI, and automation making many jobs easier. Yet wages haven't grown at the same pace as productivity.
But there's another side people can't ignore.
A small restaurant with 12 workers doesn't have the same financial resources as a billion-dollar corporation.
Higher labor costs could force some businesses to raise prices, reduce hours, or cut jobs.
I don't believe we should keep an outdated system simply because it's been around for decades.
What’s your thoughts on a 4 day workweek?
Author: Saikat Bhattacharya
