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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. Today we’re going to cover the salary basis part of the proposal.

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

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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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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. Some of those changes involve converting salaried employees to hourly status. Until now, I was salaried exempt. I am an employee.

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#FLSA Changes: How to Tell Employees They’re Moving from Salary to Hourly

HR Bartender

A few weeks ago, I answered a question from a reader about converting from salary to hourly status as a result of the upcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) So here are a few things to consider when it comes time to talk with employees about the changes and requirements of moving from salary to hourly. Don’t delay.

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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). In case you missed it, here’s a short summary of the ruling : The Department of Labor has set the new standard salary level at $913 per week or $47,476 annually. Exploring the Overtime Policy Piece.

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How to Prepare for the New White Collar Overtime Requirements

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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. Meet the minimum salary level (“salary level test”).

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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?