State Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, is the primary sponsor of House Bill 2611, which received a public hearing on Jan. 27.

Working more than 40 hours a week is associated with higher alcohol consumption, according to a study on working hours.

While many countries are debating a four-day work week, or even shorter working hours, the question of a standard 40-hour work week remains unresolved in Vietnam.

In 100 years,” he wrote, “technological progress will allow the work week to be shortened to only 15 hours, or three hours a ...

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a proposal to move the state from a standard 40-hour work week to a 32-hour work week. Sounds like a good idea for workers, but is it really? Washington Democratic ...

Should Washington shave eight hours off the standard 40-hour work week? Some state lawmakers think so. Under House Bill 2611 by state Rep. Shaun Scott, a Seattle Democrat, employers would have to ...

Led by Rep. Shaun Scott, lawmakers introduced HB 2611 to trigger overtime after 32 hours. Supporters cite San Juan County trial: higher job applicants, better work-life balance. Business groups warn ...

WASHINGTON – Washington State Representative Shaun Scott and other lawmakers are debating a new bill that could change the standard work week for many residents. The proposal aims to reduce the ...

State Representative Shaun Scott (D-Seattle) has proposed HB 2611, which would redefine Washington's standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours starting in 2028. The bill requires employers to pay overtime ...

Monday morning is expected to start foggy for many, followed by a mix of sun and clouds, with highs 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. Mostly cloudy skies are expected for much of ...