Answer / Saurabh Chak

If a state has its own overtime laws, they will apply in that particular state. However, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) may also affect employees working within that state depending on their job duties and status. In cases where both federal and state law apply, the employee is generally entitled to the higher overtime pay rate.

What determines if an employee falls within one of the white collar exemptions?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

Is there an exemption for schools and institutions of higher education from either the FLSA or the Department's overtime regulations governing white collar workers?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

What if a State has its own overtime laws?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

Won't this rule be difficult for employers because they will have to track workers' hours?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

How will the Department automatically update the standard salary level and HCE total annual compensation requirement?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

When did the Department last revise its overtime regulations for white collar workers?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

How does the final rule differ from the NPRM?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

What are the costs and benefits of the Final Rule?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

How did the Department determine which Census Region is the lowest wage Census Region?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

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

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

What are the new salary and compensation levels under this Final Rule?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---

How often will the Department update the standard salary level and HCE total annual compensation requirements?

1 Answers   United States Department of Labor,

---