How Should Employers Navigate Exempt Classifications After the DOL Overtime Rule Collapsed?
After the November 2024 federal court vacated the DOL’s overtime rule, you’ll need to traverse a complex state-by-state compliance landscape. If you raised salaries last July, you’re not legally required to maintain them in federal-only states, but rolling back creates morale risks and potential legal exposure. In the 18+ states with independent thresholds—ranging from California’s […]
How 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases Could Reclassify Your Workforce
Eighteen states are raising minimum wages on January 1, 2026, which will automatically increase salary exemption thresholds and potentially reclassify your exempt employees. Washington’s $17.13/hour minimum wage triggers an $80,168 exempt threshold, while California’s jumps to $70,304. If your currently exempt employees earn below these new state-calculated thresholds, you’ll need to either raise their salaries […]
Overtime Exemptions: Salary vs. Hourly and Key Categories Employers Must Understand
Understanding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act has never been more critical for employers. The November 2024 federal court ruling that struck down the Department of Labor’s planned salary threshold increases has created a complex compliance landscape where even well-intentioned companies face significant financial risks from misclassification errors. With the top ten FLSA […]
