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 ...

JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – Ismael Gonzalez sighs when asked how different his life would’ve been if he only had to work 40 hours a week. The first thing that comes to mind is he could have spent ...

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 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has already changed how millions of Americans do their jobs. Now it may change how many days a week Americans do their jobs. "Who chose 40 hours? Who chose five days?" Uncharted ...

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 ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican lawmakers approved President Claudia Sheinbaum’s initiative to gradually reduce the work week from 48 hours to 40 hours early Wednesday. The constitutional reform now goes ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many people, the 40-hour work week can be an exhausting grind ...

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 ...