The first major deadline relative to the FLSA salary threshold has come and gone. That said, it still faces legal challenges and may incur more before the deadline. While a Texas court did grant an injunction relative to the change, it currently affects only the State of Texas as an employer of state employees. This development highlights the ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding this proposed rule making (together with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the Loper case.
Business Takeaway: Did you experience any hiccups relative to the July 1st transition (salary increase to $43,888/year) with your workforce? And how are you preparing for January 1st (salary increase to $58,656/year)? Don’t forget that the salary threshold is but one of three elements of the FLSA exemption test.