Prompted by the Great Resignation, state lawmakers are proposing to redefine the workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours for companies with more than 500 employees. Under the bill, AB 2932, employees would be entitled to the same total weekly compensation, and due overtime pay after more than 32 hours of work. Proponents argue that a shorter workweek would increase employee productivity. Opponents have labeled the bill a “job killer,” and argue that the bill imposes a tremendous financial burden on employers and would be impossible to comply with. Q: Should California shorten the workweek to 32 hou…