This video argues that the 40-hour work week was never designed around modern productivity or human well-being, and that it ...

Overtime should be optional.

Should Washington shave eight hours off the standard 40-hour work week? Some state lawmakers think so. Under House Bill 2611 by state Rep. Shaun Scott, a Seattle Democrat, employers would have to ...

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a proposal to move the state from a standard 40-hour work week to a 32-hour work week. Sounds like a good idea for workers, but is it really? Washington Democratic ...

Does your work week feel longer than 40 hours? It probably is. It turns out most American adults work an average of 47 hours each week, almost a full day more than the "standard" five-day, 9-to-5 ...

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Business lawyer Roberto Quijano Sosa says the labor reform to reduce the workweek to 40 hours in Mexico is poorly designed and could harm workers who work overtime. The ...

At 20 years old, a young man turned to Reddit with a serious quandary: "How do people work 40 hours?" Sure, his post might seem funny and a bit naive at first, but there isn't a full-time worker alive ...

Led by Rep. Shaun Scott, lawmakers introduced HB 2611 to trigger overtime after 32 hours. Supporters cite San Juan County trial: higher job applicants, better work-life balance. Business groups warn ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. State Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, is the primary sponsor of House Bill 2611. (Screenshot / TVW) Should Washington shave eight ...