In Episode 16, the GEARS Duo banters about the intersection of academia, labor law, and the new overtime rules. We discuss whether minimum wage laws should apply to undergraduate students and/or should be impacted by the so-called "Fight for 15". We also discuss how the new overtime rules and pay lines affect university positions for postdocs.  

Some useful links are:

Department of Labor's Overtime Rule

Guidance for Higher Education 

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