By: David Keating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an updated proposed rule which would raise the annual minimum salary requirements related to \u201cwhite collar\u201d overtime exemptions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL proposes increasing the standard salary level to $679 per week, $35,308 annually. The current standard salary level is $455 per week, $23,660 annually. All employees not paid the new standard salary level will be deemed non-exempt under the FLSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The new proposed standard salary\nlevel represents a significant departure from the final rule issued by the DOL\nin 2016, which was enjoined by a Texas district court, which sought to increase\nthe exempt salary threshold to $913 per week, $47,476 annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the new proposed rule, the\nannual compensation to qualify for FLSA\u2019s \u201chighly compensated employee\u201d (HCE) exemption\nwould increase to $147,414, of which $679 must be paid weekly. Today, to qualify for the HCE exemption, an\nemployee must be paid at least $100,000, of which $455 must be paid weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed rule allows\nemployers to include non-discretionary bonuses, incentive payments and\ncommissions to satisfy up to 10% of the standard salary threshold. The 10% may be paid annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DOL\u2019s proposal does not\ninclude automatic future increases. It\ndoes suggest a commitment to a periodic review every four years subject to the\nnotice-and-comment rulemaking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DOL does not propose any\nchanges to the duties test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed rule is pending\npublication in the Federal Register. \nFollowing publication, the public will have 60 days to submit comments\nto the DOL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any questions\nregarding the proposed rule and how it may impact your business, please contact\nme or another attorney at Lindner & Marsack, S.C. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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