The Economy

86'd by 45: Regulations Gone Under Trump

June 22, 2018

From union-busting limitations to increased eligibility for overtime pay, a look at some key reversals on rules affecting manufacturers.

Laura Putre

When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to roll back “job killing” regulations. Since then, the Trump administration has killed Obama-era rules that limit union-busting, link worker safety to the awarding federal contracts, and increase eligibility for overtime pay, among others.

As the manufacturing compliance landscape shifts, lets take a look at some of the most significant regulations the Trump administration has rolled back so far.

About the Author

Laura Putre | Senior Editor, IndustryWeek

As senior editor, Laura Putre works with IndustryWeek's editorial contributors and reports on leadership and the automotive industry as they relate to manufacturing. She joined IndustryWeek in 2015 as a staff writer covering workforce issues.

Prior to IndustryWeek, Laura reported on the healthcare industry and covered local news. She was the editor of the Chicago Journal and a staff writer for Cleveland Scene. Her national bylines include The Guardian, Slate, Pacific-Standard and The Root.

Laura was a National Press Foundation fellow in 2022.

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