Answer / Ravindra Nath Gupta

The Department is revising its overtime regulations for white collar workers now to update the salary level thresholds and automatically update them every 4 years to ensure they maintain their purchasing power. This was last done in 2004.

Why didn't the Department set the salary threshold at a lower amount?

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My job title is manager. Am I exempt from overtime pay?

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

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

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May employers make a catch-up payment in the event that an employee doesn't receive enough in nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) in a given quarter to remain exempt?

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

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Does the FLSA allow for a flexible schedule for overtime eligible employees? Can employers still allow employees to work from home or have flexible schedules?

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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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When will effect the changes from?

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

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comment on difference between a discretionary bonus and a nondiscretionary bonus?

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