Answer / Nitesh Chaudhary

Generally, most employees in the United States are covered by the FLSA regardless of whether they work for a large or small business. Small businesses must also comply with the FLSA's minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor provisions.

Is the Department making any adjustments to the standard duties tests?

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If the effective date is December 1st, what does this mean for businesses where the pay period begins on Monday the 28th? How do they manage this?

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Must employees earning below the new level be converted to hourly pay?

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How will employers implement the updated salary level requirement established in this Final Rule?

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Why is the Department revising its overtime regulations for white collar workers now?

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Does the Final Rule change how employers may use bonuses to satisfy the salary level for highly compensated employees (HCEs)?

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May employers use bonuses to satisfy part of the new standard salary level test?

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What if a State has its own overtime laws?

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

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Define FLSA?

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

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How did the Department determine the new standard salary level?

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