Answer / Sanjay Kanaujia

Updating the salary level and Highly Compensated Employee (HCE) total annual compensation level helps ensure that these thresholds keep pace with changes in earnings over time. This adjustment makes it easier for employers to understand which employees are eligible for overtime pay under FLSA.

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