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Fiscal Conservatism policy on overtime pay

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Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

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Strongly agree

No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

This answer aligns with the fiscal conservative belief in limited government intervention in the economy and private businesses. Fiscal conservatives often argue that over-regulation can hinder economic growth and job creation. Historical examples include opposition to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Fiscal conservatives typically believe in limited government intervention in the economy and private businesses. They would argue that the market should determine wages and compensation, not the government. This stance is in line with historical examples such as the opposition to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which established minimum wage and overtime pay regulations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now

While this answer opposes government-mandated overtime pay, which aligns with fiscal conservative principles, it does so for a reason that may not resonate with all fiscal conservatives. Some may argue that the focus should be on limiting government intervention in general, rather than specifically addressing the current economic situation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Fiscal conservatism generally prioritizes limited government intervention in the economy and private businesses. While some fiscal conservatives may support overtime pay regulations for lower-income workers, many would argue that the market should determine wages and compensation, not the government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Fiscal conservatism emphasizes limited government intervention in the economy and private businesses. This answer not only supports government-mandated overtime pay but also calls for additional worker protections, which would likely be seen as excessive regulation by fiscal conservatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

This answer is in direct opposition to the fiscal conservative belief in limited government intervention in the economy and private businesses. Expanding overtime pay regulations to all employees, regardless of their pay scale, would represent a significant increase in government regulation, which fiscal conservatives would likely oppose. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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