Answer / Sakshi Upadhyay

The U.S. Department of Labor last updated its overtime regulations for white collar workers in 2016. The final rule increased the salary threshold for exemption from overtime pay, but it was later blocked by a federal court injunction and never fully implemented.

How did the Department determine the new total annual compensation requirement for highly compensated employees (HCEs)?

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Does the FLSA allow for a flexible schedule for overtime eligible employees? Can employers still allow employees to work from home or have flexible schedules?

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How does the final rule differ from the NPRM?

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May employers make a catch-up payment in the event that an employee doesn't receive enough in nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) in a given quarter to remain exempt?

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What is the interaction between overtime and compensatory time?

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What's the reason of 2004 standard salary level need to be increased?

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Who is covered by the FLSA? Are employees of small businesses covered?

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When will effect the changes from?

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Will newly overtime-eligible employees have to record their hours on a daily basis or "punch a time clock"?

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Is there an exemption for non-profit organizations from either the FLSA or the Department's overtime regulations governing white collar workers?

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Where can I review comments submitted in response to the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)?

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How does the Final Rule help workers who already are entitled to overtime - and their employers?

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