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NEW OVERTIME RULES (2016)
4 Key Points Every “White Collar” Employee Should Know
What’s The Effective Day Of The Final Rule?
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December 1, 2016
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Who’s Affected By This Rule?
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“Exempt” Employees
Executive Professional
Administrative
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• supervise at least 2 employees on an ongoing basis
• have management as the primary task
• have input into hiring, promoting and firing
Exempt Executive Employees:
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• typically have highly specialized skills
• might be tasked with more creative job duties (require special skills)
• exercise discretion and make decisions on their own
Exempt Professional Employees:
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• work related to managing or operating the business
• work that requires use of their own judgment and discretion
• clerical, office or non-manual work
Exempt Administrative Employees:
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How Does This Rule Affect “Exempt” Employees?
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1. Changes Salary Threshold
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Salary Level
Before After
$455 per week $913 per week
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2. Sets Total Annual Compensation Level for HCE
(Highly Compensated Employee)
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Salary Level (HCE)
Before After
$100,000 annually $134,004 annually
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3. Maintains The Salary And Compensation Levels
(Automatic Adjustments)
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Automatic Adjustments
Before After
None Every 3 years
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4. Allows Use Of Nondiscretionary Bonuses
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Bonuses
Before After
No provision to count non-discretionary bonuses toward the standard salary level
Up to 10% of the salary can come from bonuses or commissions (paid at least quarterly)
Options For Employers?
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• Limit workers’ hours to 40 per week
• Raise workers’ salaries above the new threshold
• Pay time-and-a-half for overtime work
• Combination of the above
Employers Can:
Failure To Implement Overtime Changes?
• Private lawsuits• Criminal charges• Civil fines (up to $1,100 per
violation)• “Hot Goods” provision
Compliance Penalties:
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