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Guthrie Votes to Restore 40-Hour Work Week under Obamacare

Washington, DC, January 8, 2015
This bipartisan legislation will ensure that wages and time on the job are not lost. Hardworking individuals should not be penalized because of this ill-conceived law, said Congressman Guthrie.

Washington, DC– Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in support of H.R. 30, the Save American Workers (SAW) Act.

“Among Obamacare’s numerous failures is the definition of full-time employment.  Defined in the law as 30 hours, a dramatic reduction from the traditional 40-hour work week, the result is significant lost wages for our workforce,” said Congressman Guthrie.  “This rule also places a tremendous amount of uncertainty on business owners who are looking to expand their workforce.”

The definition of full-time applies to the Employer Mandate portion of Obamacare.  Beginning this month, all employers were required to provide health care to all full-time employees or be subject to a penalty.

“This bipartisan legislation will ensure that wages and time on the job are not lost.  Hardworking individuals should not be penalized because of this ill-conceived law,” added Congressman Guthrie.

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