“I have done jobs typically done by hourly people, in order for the company to save money on overtime. I also left those companies, but they continue the same practice.”
I agree; with the globalization of our economy, companies will push as hard as they can, and workers have little recourse. If the Republicans don’t address that angst, we can expect Dem presidents from this day forward.
The solution for businesses is simple. Remove all the tasks from the current salaried workers that can be removed. Give those tasks to hourly workers. Ensure your salaried workers have 39 hours a week only, and see if you need to cut one or two of those back to hourly.
A business must have cash exceeding costs for the owners (that includes stockholders if applicable) to receive their salaries out of, and for expansion/renovation/competitiveness to be financed.
Exactly why is it fair to cut into the owners’ salaries? They are not there running a jobs charity organization.