Number of mothers, fathers, and children newly covered by updated overtime salary threshold, by demographic, 2014
| Covered under $455 | Covered under $933 | Newly covered under $933 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers | 1,017,000 | 3,419,000 | 2,402,000 |
| Fathers | 666,000 | 2,885,000 | 2,219,000 |
| Children (under 18) | 3,600,000 | 12,780,000 | 9,179,000 |
Note: 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.
Source: EPI analysis of the U.S. Department of Labor's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2015) and Current Population Survey Merged Outgoing Rotation Group microdata (CPS MORG)