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New overtime rule will give economy a boost, but 'ossified' labor law still needs fixing

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The Obama Administration issued new rules this week that will allow millions more Americans to qualify for overtime pay.

The Labor Department regulation, which will take effect in December, will double the annual threshold that helps determine who qualifies for overtime when they work more than...

Read more: New overtime rule will give economy a boost, but 'ossified' labor law still needs fixing

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