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

HR Bartender

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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Steps to take ahead of possible DOL change in exempt salary qualifications

Business Management Daily

The Department of Labor may soon release proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to remain exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. The current weekly salary is $684 a week or $35,568 a year. Why: Final regulations issued in 2016 almost doubled the salary threshold and were thrown out by a federal court.

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Overtime: What Proposed DOL Overtime Exemption Could Mean For Employers?

HR Digest

Raises the salary threshold from $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to $679 per week ($35,308 per year). On March 7, 2019, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposal to update the overtime rules under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). million Americans who work more than 40 hours a week eligible for overtime pay.

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Overtime threshold rising to $35,568 on Jan. 1

Business Management Daily

The white-collar overtime threshold will increase to $35,568 on Jan. million more Americans eligible for overtime pay. The new threshold means exempt administrative, executive and professional employees will be eligible for overtime pay as long as they don’t earn more than $35,568 per year. That equals weekly pay of $684.

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DOL Issues New Proposal on Overtime Exemptions

AssuredPartners

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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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A Comprehensive Guide to UAE Wage Protection System for HR and Payroll Managers 

Bayzat

The first was in 2016, according to Ministerial Decree 739, and the second was in 2019. It prevents employers from paying inappropriate salaries, delaying payday, and using funds illegally. A SIF needs to be submitted to WPS every time your company pays salaries or wages. It launched in July 2009 with Ministerial Decree No 788.