DOL Proposes FLSA Overtime Rule With Higher Salary Levels for White-collar Employees

Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to amend current requirements employees in white-collar occupations must satisfy to qualify for an overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The DOL is proposing to increase the standard salary level from:

• $684 to $1,059 per week ($55,068 per year)
• $107,432 to $143,988 per year for highly compensated employees

Comment Period

For this rule, the DOL has established a 60-day comment period. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8, 2023. The general public must submit comments on the proposal by Nov. 7, 2023.

4 Ways to Capture Employees’ Attention at Open Enrollment and Keep It

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