There has been an important update on the new DOL Overtime Rules that were set to go into effect on December 1st. Yesterday a U.S. District Judge issued an injunction against the new rules. This means that the new overtime rules will not go into effect on December 1st. The injunction stops implementation or enforcement of the new rules until further action is taken by the Department of Labor, most likely through appealing the ruling. At this point it is uncertain when, if ever, the new rules will go into effect.
We will keep you apprised of any new developments. Please check our website as well for any updates. Contact us if you have any questions about how this will affect your business.
Since the release of the new overtime regulations from the Department of Labor, we have received many questions from our business clients. One reoccurring question we would like to address is how/if the new overtime rules will affect the business owner’s salary. An employee who owns at least 20 percent equity interest in the enterprise in which they are employed and who is actively engaged in its management is not subject to the salary level requirements of the overtime regulations. This rule applies to LLCs, Partnerships, S Corporations, Corporations or any other entity type. Because of this, the final rules recently released should not have an effect on business owners who own 20 percent or more of their company. Any owners who own under 20 percent would have to apply the standard overtime tests and requirements. If you have any questions about your specific situation, please give us a call at 928-778-0079.
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