Roundup: Employer resources on DOL’s proposed expansion of overtime protections 

The Department of Labor announced on Aug. 30, 2023, a proposed rule that would significantly expand overtime protections — guaranteeing overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, or about $55,000 per year (up from $35,568 per year). The rule is controversial and will likely undergo revisions prior to being finalized. An Obama-era overtime rule was blocked in 2017 by a federal trial court, and business groups will also likely challenge this rule if finalized.

To provide employers with some information about the proposed rules and the varying aspects and issues to consider, this roundup provides links to government information, third-party analyses, news articles and viewpoints. The aggregated content in each section is organized in reverse chronological order and is by no means comprehensive. The content also does not necessarily reflect Mercer’s or the authors’ point of view on the subject.

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