The Department of Labor is accepting input as it prepares to propose a new rule related to circumstances under which certain workers would be entitled to overtime pay.
As overtime rule effective date approaches, DOL seeks to expedite lawsuit challenge
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 24, 2024
With the July 1 effective date of the new federal overtime rule looming, the Department of Labor has petitioned a Texas court to expedite discovery in a lawsuit seeking to block the rule.
Labor Department seeks input on overtime rule changes as pilot program continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2018
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will hold several listening sessions around the country to gather feedback and ideas related to its planned update of the federal overtime pay rule,...
Labor Department announces final overtime rule
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
The Department of Labor announced a final rule that expands overtime protections for millions of salaried workers beginning this summer.
Overtime rule sometimes applies to ‘highly paid’ workers, Supreme Court rules
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 24, 2023
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that, under certain circumstances, “highly paid” employees can be eligible for overtime pay if they are paid daily rather than on a salaried basis.
New overtime rule a major concern — and rightfully so
By
John O'Connor
Jul 14, 2016
Concerned about the new federal overtime rule? You have plenty of company.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case determining employer burden of proof regarding overtime pay
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 18, 2024
The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear a case to determine where the burden of proof lies for an employer claiming to be exempt from paying overtime pay to employees who work more than 40 hours...
Labor Department announces new overtime pay threshold
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2023
The US Department of Labor today proposed a new threshold for overtime pay eligibility.
Overtime rule elicits generally positive responses from provider groups, but concerns remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2019
The final overtime rule issued Tuesday by the Department of Labor garnered favorable comments from many industry groups representing senior living organizations and other long-term care providers, although...
Proposed overtime rule would worsen workforce, resident access issues, provider groups fear
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2023
A Labor Department-proposed rule that would make approximately 3.6 million more salaried workers and so-called highly compensated employees eligible for overtime pay is “ill-timed” and would worsen...