The Department of Labor announced on Thursday a proposed rule that would make 1.1 million American workers newly eligible to receive overtime pay beginning in 2020. The following guest blog courtesy of Blethen | Berens provides a helpful overview of… Read More
A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new federal overtime rule, which would have raised the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) salary threshold for exemption from overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476. Judge… Read More
Minnesota’s Economy: Not As Good As We Think? on September 27 New Overtime Rules: Are You Prepared? on October 26 These events bring together compelling speakers and business leaders to discuss timely and relevant political and policy issues.
Today the U.S. Department of Labor will finalize changes to rules on overtime pay for exempt “white collar” salaried workers. Currently, the salary threshold for overtime eligibility for exempt “white collar” salaried workers is $23,660 per year ($455/week)…. Read More
