Posted on May 14, 2026 by Caroline Colvin

DOL rescinds Biden-era overtime rule, formalizing return to 2019 salary threshold

The salary threshold is only part of the exemption test, one attorney reminded HR leads.

https://www.hrdive.com/news/dol-rescinds-biden-era-overtime-rule-formalizing-return-to-2019-salary-thr/820304/

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