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Federal Court Shuts down Expanded Overtime Pay Rule

According to a Texas judge, the U.S. Department of Labor overstepped its boundaries in raising the salary threshold.

By Michael Popke | November 21, 2024 at 01:14 PM
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A federal judge appointed by then-President Donald Trump blocked a new rule Friday that would have expanded access to overtime pay for an estimated 4 million salaried U.S. workers. That means designated employees who earn more than about $35,550 will no longer be eligible for extra pay when they work more than 40 hours per week.

According to the Associated Press:

U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sided with the state of Texas and a group of business organizations that argued the Labor Department exceeded its authority when it finalized a rule earlier this year to significantly expand overtime pay for salaried workers—ruling that the department could not prioritize employee wages over job duties when determining eligibility.

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