Washington Legislative session set to end with some key bills failing

Several high-profile bills, including a 32-hour work week mandate and new regulations for social media algorithms, have ...
The Olympian (TCA) on MSN

Is a 32-hour work week in WA's future? Lawmakers say it would boost productivity

State Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, is the primary sponsor of House Bill 2611, which received a public hearing on Jan. 27.
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WA bill proposes 32-hour work week

A Washington law maker is pushing to take some of the grind out of the work week. A proposed law would slash the standard work week in Washington to 32 hours for most hourly workers. Gavin Newsom ...
News Tribune

Is a 32-hour work week in WA’s future? Lawmakers say it would boost productivity

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 ...
PBS

32 Hour Work Week Bill

A bill in a House committee in Olympia would lower the work week to 32 hours if passed. A bill in a House committee in Olympia would lower the work week to 32 hours if passed, but not everyone thinks ...
The Spokesman-Review

Is a 32-hour work week in WA’s future? Lawmakers say it would boost productivity

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 ...