6.9 million women would directly benefit from raising the overtime salary threshold to $50,440: Number of women and moms covered under current and proposed overtime salary threshold, 2014
| Group | Women without children | Women with children |
|---|---|---|
| Currently covered | 1,831,000 | 1,016,000 |
| Newly covered | 4,506,000 | 2,402,000 |
| Total covered | 6,337,000 | 3,418,000 |
The sample reflects salaried (nonhourly) workers who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This excludes certain groups of workers such as the self-employed, most federal workers, religious workers, many agricultural workers, and many transportation workers.