Ohio University Human Resources is preparing for the planned April announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) regarding its proposed changes to the overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Changes 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has released a final rule that will raise the salary threshold for overtime exemption for executive, administrative and professional employees. As shared with the Ohio University community in March, this change was first proposed in August with the final rule expected in April of this year.
USDOL has announced a phased approach to implementation. Beginning July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will move to $43,888 per year ($844 per week), meaning that any employee making less than this threshold must be eligible for overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular pay if and when they work more than 40 hours per week. This change will go into effect July 1 unless it is challenged in court resulting in an injunction. Whether or not there is a delay in implementation, Ohio University will move forward with actions to comply with the new rule on July 1.
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Proposed Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Changes
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Employees transitioning from an exempt (salaried/semi-monthly paid) to non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly paid) status may request a cash out of up to 40 hours of accrued vacation time (based on FTE) by completing the Vacation Cash Out Request Form [Word] no later than June 25, 2024.
- To be paid on the July 15, 2024, pay day and will be listed as “Vac Pres Appt Payoff.”
- Employees choosing this option must have sufficient vacation hours accrued as of June 15, 2024, to cover the requested cash out.
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Important Dates
- June 28, 2024: Last Semi-Monthly Check (through 6/30/2024)
- July 1, 2024: Begin Tracking Hours
- July 15, 2024: 1-week Transition Check (optional one-week vacation payout)
- July 24, 2024: First Bi-Weekly Check (7/1/2024 - 7/13/2024)
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- Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 10am to 11am
- Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 3pm-4pm
- Tuesday, July 9 from 3pm- 4pm
- Thursday, July 11 from 10am- 11am
- Monday, July 15 from 10am- 11am & 3pm- 4pm
News
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Department of Labor announces changes to FLSA salary thresholds for overtime exemption
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has released a final rule that will raise the salary threshold for overtime exemption for executive, administrative and professional employees.