An Act relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codify definitions to protect the middle class
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to update the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay and clarify definitions related to overtime exemption status. It seeks to ensure that more workers receive overtime compensation, particularly those in middle-class jobs. The legislation seeks to modernize overtime regulations to better reflect current economic conditions and protect workers’ rights to fair compensation for extra hours worked. It codifies existing overtime rules to provide greater clarity and consistency.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum salary threshold for overtime exemption.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘executive’, ‘administrative’, ‘professional’, ‘outside sales’, and ‘computer’ exemptions.
- Codifies existing overtime pay regulations.
- Updates overtime rules to align with current economic standards.
- Expands overtime protections for certain workers.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Wage and Hour Staff
- Labor Unions
- Middle-class workers
Notable changes
- Updates the salary threshold for overtime eligibility.
- Provides clearer definitions of overtime exemption categories.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Daniel M. Donahue
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