The United States Department of Labor Home Page, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao

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December 7, 2004

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U.S. Department of Labor Overtime Security Rules Strengthen and Protect Workers’ Rights

The Overtime Security Rules that became effective on August 23rd guarantee and strengthen overtime protections for millions of workers. The U.S. Department of Labor has been conducting unprecedented outreach to ensure workers know their rights and employers know their responsibilities under these rules.

Visit the FairPay Web site.
Use the Overtime Security Advisor.
Read the news releases:
- Public Service Announcement: New Overtime Security Rule Strengthens and Protects Workers' Rights and Wages
- Restoring Overtime Security for Millions of Working Americans; New Overtime Security Rules in Effect

"Getting people back to work is what this Department does. Giving people hope in their future is our job."

— Secretary Elaine L. Chao

Highlights

Latest Numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Consumer Price Index:	+0.6%	Oct 2004
Unemployment Rate:	5.4%	Nov 2004
Payroll Employment:	+112,000(p)	Nov 2004
Average Hourly Earnings:	+$0.01(p)	Nov 2004
Producer Price Index:	+1.7%(p)	Oct 2004
Employment Cost Index:	+0.9%	3rd Qtr 2004
Productivity:	+1.9%	3rd Qtr 2004
U.S. Import Price Index:	+1.5%	Oct 2004
Other DOL Statistics:
Unemployment Initial (UI) Claims:	349,000	Nov 27 2004
UI Claims 4-Week Average:	336,500	Nov 27 2004
Federal Minimum Wage:	$5.15
p — preliminary; c — corrected

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