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Court shoots down one objection to the new OT rule

10/19/2023
Robert owns 14 fast-food restaurants in Texas, all employing managers classified as exempt. That means he must pay them a salary that meets the minimum salary level set when the Department of Labor last updated the overtime rules: $684 per week.

Employees worry their pay isn’t keeping up with inflation…

10/16/2023
Over the last year, the impact of inflation and economic uncertainty has increased the financial stress employees feel. Only 42% of those polled rated their financial wellness as good or excellent, the lowest rate since 2010.

Factor overtime rule into 2024 labor budget calculations

10/13/2023
Business leaders surveyed earlier this fall by the Mercer consulting firm said they plan to slow wage growth in 2024, perhaps to offset any increases coming later if the overtime rule goes into effect.

Legal arguments take shape as business groups oppose new overtime rule

09/25/2023
The Department of Labor’s proposed rule to raise the white-collar overtime salary threshold to $55,068—up from the current $35,568—will almost certainly face legal challenges in coming months. Business advocacy groups and some conservative politicians have vowed to sue to prevent the rule from taking effect.

Walmart reverses course on pay, offering some new hires $1 less per hour

09/25/2023
New warehouse employees now earn about $1 less per hour than co-workers who were hired just a few months ago. Now their pay ranges from $13 to $19 per hour, depending on location.

Public comments on proposed OT rule accepted until Nov. 7

09/11/2023
The Department of Labor’s proposed rule raising the white-collar overtime salary threshold was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8.

When compensation makes news, expect workers to demand higher pay

09/06/2023
Two remarkable events that took place in August may signal an accelerating trend: Employers should prepare to offer higher pay if they want to retain workers.

DOL rule would raise OT salary threshold to $55,068

08/31/2023
The Biden administration on Aug. 30 proposed a new rule increasing the white-collar overtime salary threshold to $55,068, a 55% increase over the current threshold of $35,568. Practical impact: Exempt administrative, executive and professional employees who earn less than $55,068 per year ($1,059 per week) must receive overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Using tip credit to pay employees? Follow DOL’s 80/20 rule

08/21/2023
How should you pay employees who receive tips but also perform other non-tipped work? That’s where the Department of Labor’s 80/20 tip-credit rule comes into play.

Friday wrap: Last stop for overtime regs, IRS again clarifies disaster tax relief and more

07/21/2023
Overtime regulations, student loan forgiveness and more to end the week.