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October 18, 2004
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U.S. Department of Labor Overtime Security Rules Strengthen and Protect Workers’ Rights

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The Overtime Security Rules that became effective on August 23rd guarantee and strengthen overtime protections for millions of workers. The U.S. Department of Labor has been conducting unprecedented outreach to ensure workers know their rights and employers know their responsibilities under these rules.


"Getting people back to work is what this Department does. Giving people hope in their future is our job."
Highlights

Latest Numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
+0.1%

 

Aug 2004
5.4%

 

Sep 2004
+96,000(p)

 

Sep 2004
+$0.03(p)

 

Sep 2004
+0.1%(p)

 

Sep 2004
+0.9%

 

2nd Qtr 2004
+2.5%

 

2nd Qtr 2004
+.2%

 

Sep 2004

Other DOL Statistics:

 

352,000

 

Oct 9 2004
353,000

 

Oct 9 2004
$5.15
 
p — preliminary; c — corrected




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