Paychex Thrive Week in Review: 32-Hour Workweek? Small Business Government Work Declines. Insurers Collect Data

Gene Marks
Mar 21, 2024

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Senator Bernie Sanders introduces a 32-Hour Workweek Bill. How would that impact small businesses?

Senator Sanders introduced a bill for a four-day workweek that would not reduce pay or benefits. “Millions of Americans are working longer hours for lower pay. That has got to change,” Sanders said. I discuss the response I’ve received from business owners on this kind of proposal. Another noteworthy item is Federal News Network about government contracting data — small businesses engaged in federal contract work has fallen by a third. I share some thoughts on how to change that.

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Gene Marks
Gene Marks

Written by Gene Marks

Columnist on smallbiz, economy, public policy, tech for The Guardian, The Hill, Philly Inquirer, Wash Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur. Small Business owner and CPA

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