The US Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that about 4 million workers will be affected by its planned increases to the minimum salary for most overtime-exempt employees.
An additional 3.6 million workers who are currently exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will become eligible for overtime unless their employers raise their salaries, the US Department of Labor (DOL) estimates.
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a draft overtime rule to the White House for a final review - meaning a proposed rule may be out within the next 100 days.
The US Department of Labor (DOL) often misses its target dates, so another delay would not be unusual. Conversely, there is nothing stopping the agency from issuing new rules before May, either.
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