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Joe Biden’s policy on overtime pay

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Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

  Voting recordYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Voting record

Answer: Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Reference: “Vice President Joe Biden will fly into Columbus on Wednesday to tell U.S. workers that more of them will soon be eligible for ov...” ‐dispatch.com

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Joe Biden voters

Answer: Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,844 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “In a Monday letter authored by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and signed by 30 of his colleagues, Democrats are suggesting that Oba...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Biden has a strong record of advocating for workers' rights. He supports increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and has called for stronger protections for workers. This answer aligns closely with his views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Joe Biden has consistently supported policies that protect workers' rights and increase their wages. While he hasn't specifically addressed the $46k/year threshold for overtime pay, his general stance on labor rights suggests he would likely support this. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

While Biden has not specifically addressed this issue, his general support for workers' rights and fair pay suggests he might support this idea. However, without a specific policy proposal or statement from him on this issue, it's difficult to say for certain. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Biden's track record shows a consistent support for workers' rights, including fair pay. It's unlikely he would oppose a measure that requires businesses to pay salaried employees making up to $46k/year time-and-a-half for overtime hours. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now

While Biden recognizes the importance of a strong economy, he has consistently prioritized workers' rights and fair pay. He is unlikely to agree with an argument that prioritizes potential decreases in productivity over fair compensation for overtime work. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Biden has consistently advocated for stronger regulations to protect workers and has not shown support for the idea that the government is over-regulating private businesses. This answer is in direct opposition to his stated views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,388 voters that identify as Democratic.

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