Coverage dated September 15, 2026

New bill proposes 32-hour workweek 'with no loss in pay or benefits'

Headline from KXAN Austin

Imagine working 32 hours a week and still getting paid the same as you would for 40 hours. Is that possible in the United States?

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Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    New bill would cut work week to 32 hours, with no change in pay (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The bill would cover non-exempt employees, meaning those who are eligible for overtime pay.

  2. The Oregonian

    New bill would cut work week to 32 hours with no change in pay or benefits (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The bill would cover non-exempt employees, meaning those who are eligible for overtime pay.

  3. FOX 8 Cleveland

    32 hour workweek? New bill would slash hours 'with no loss in pay or benefits' (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    To work 32 hours a week and still get paid the same as you would for 40 hours ... is that possible in the United States?

  4. KXAN Austin

    New bill proposes 32-hour workweek 'with no loss in pay or benefits' (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Imagine working 32 hours a week and still getting paid the same as you would for 40 hours. Is that possible in the United States?

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