How Should Employers Navigate Exempt Classifications After the DOL Overtime Rule Collapsed?

After the November 2024 federal court vacated the DOL’s overtime rule, you’ll need to traverse a complex state-by-state compliance landscape. If you raised salaries last July, you’re not legally required to maintain them in federal-only states, but rolling back creates morale risks and potential legal exposure. In the 18+ states with independent thresholds—ranging from California’s […]