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The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

Department of Labor (DOL) about changes to the overtime rule in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) Last summer, I spoke with Jonathan Segal , a partner with the law firm Duane Morris LLP regarding the proposed overtime rule changes to the minimum weekly salary requirement and the primary duty test.

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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Change: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The overtime rule changes are significant and fall into two categories: salary basis and primary duties test. Why should employers care about the proposed changes to highly compensated employees (HCE)?

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The New #FLSA Overtime Changes: Make Sure Company Policies Are Aligned

HR Bartender

Department of Labor with changes to the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers will be allowed to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) to satisfy up to 10 percent of the new salary threshold. Exploring the Overtime Policy Piece.

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Moving from Salaried to Hourly – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Department of Labor issued a ruling this summer that changed the overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) The new rules go into effect on December 1, 2016. I originally happened upon your site in looking for information about the 2016 FLSA overtime issue. Well, we knew this was going to happen.

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How to Prepare for the New White Collar Overtime Requirements

Insperity

Department of Labor (DOL) seeks greater protection for certain lower-paid executive, administrative and professional (“white collar”) employees who are currently exempt from overtime, though likely work more than eight hours a day (in select states) or forty (40) hours each week. If not, the employer must prove that they are exempt.

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DOL Overtime Rule Struck Down, Another Big Change for Employees

HR Digest

Department of Labor has been thwarted in its attempt to expand the overtime rule after accusations of exceeding its authority. For now, the 35k overtime salary threshold remains as it was before the DOL attempted to increase it to $43k. Image: Freepik What Is the Overtime Rule under the FLSA? This is not covered by the FLSA.

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Overtime: What Proposed DOL Overtime Exemption Could Mean For Employers?

HR Digest

On March 7, 2019, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposal to update the overtime rules under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). million Americans who work more than 40 hours a week eligible for overtime pay. It required employers to pay overtime to salaried employees unless they make: More than $913 per week; or.