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

Gene Marks
Mar 21, 2024

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

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