Baldacci (ME Gov) proposes state overtime rules week after Bush

[MaineDem]

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Baldacci administration proposed revamped overtime rules Tuesday that seek to preserve extra-hours pay for workers who would lose it under Bush administration regulations that took effect last week.

"The basic intent is that if you received overtime before, you will receive it again," said state Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman.

A key distinction between the federal and proposed state rules addresses who is exempt from overtime, said Fortman, who has invited business, organized labor and other interested groups to comment before Maine´s regulations take effect.

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