- October 9, 2019
- Posted by: Andy Scheu
- Categories: Human Resources, Payroll
What Happened?
On September 24th, 2019, the Department of Labor released the new overtime rule that will go into effect on January 1, 2020. Under the new rule, minimum salary requirements for White Collar Exemptions (executive, administrative, professional and highly compensated individuals) will increase from $455 per week ($23,600 annually) to $684 per week ($35,568 annually).
Who This Will Affect?
An estimated additional 1.2 million workers will now be eligible for overtime pay under the new overtime rule. Business owners will need to identify employees that may now be eligible, and determine how these employees need to be compensated after 2019 to remain compliant with Department of Labor regulations.
As an Employer, What Should I Do?
- Ensure you are tracking hours for all hourly and salary employees. An Automated Timekeeping System will make this requirement simple.
- Identify current “overtime exempt” employees, and determine if they will remain exempt after 2019.
- If an employee will not meet the new requirements, consider your options:
- Increase their salary to meet the new minimum requirements.
- Pay the required overtime when they exceed 40 hours in a week.
- Implement a Fluctuating Work Week for eligible employees in eligible states.
Whatever option you decide, Time & Pay is here to make compliance and payroll simple. We will provide guidance, as well as the tools you need to help better manage your employees, labor costs, and cash flow.
