In a recently developed sequence of events, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that plans to raise the salary threshold for white-collar overtime exemptions. This is eerily similar to the proceedings back in 2016, as reported by a number of sources.
The 2016 scenario started with the DOL proposing to increase the threshold from $23,660 to $47,476, which was promptly followed by litigation. A subsequent court ruling deemed the proposed rule invalid. Unfazed by the setback, the DOL raised the salary threshold further to $35,568 in 2019, as reported.
The DOL continues with its consistent effort to bring structural changes. It has now put forward a new proposal that remains undisclosed at the moment. It shall be interesting to see how the legal landscape responds to this proposal, given the precedents.
This case continues to be closely monitored by legal professionals worldwide. The outcome could have significant impact on workplace environments, which makes it crucial to keep an eye on the developments.