Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would increase the amount employers must pay their employees for overtime hours. Currently, employers must pay 1.5 times an employee’s regular rate for overtime. This bill would raise that rate to 2 times the regular rate. The changes would apply 180 days after the bill is enacted.
Key provisions
- Increases overtime pay from 1.5 times to 2 times the regular rate.
- Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
- Changes overtime pay calculations in several sections of the Act.
- Specifies an 180-day delay before the changes take effect.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Businesses
Notable changes
- Raises the overtime pay rate significantly.
- Updates overtime pay calculations within the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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