The DOL’s Final Rule was issued this week (see my previous article for the details), and we have had a few days to digest the new rules. Now employers need to start putting together a plan to ensure compliance with the federal rules, and take time to ensure they are also complying with
Final Rule
Department of Labor issues overtime rule changes
On May 18, 2016 the Department of Labor issued long awaited changes to the Federal rules setting forth the requirements for employees to qualify as exempt under the white collar exemptions. Exempt employees are “exempt” from some labor laws governing employees, such as overtime pay. Exempt employees are designated as such because they are…