The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has released a final rule that will raise the salary threshold for overtime exemption for executive, administrative and professional employees. As shared with the Ohio University community in March , this change was first proposed in August with the final rule expected in April of this year.
USDOL has announced a phased approach to implementation. On January 1, 2025 the salary threshold is scheduled to move to $58,656 per year ($1,128 per week),meaning that any non instructional employee making less than this threshold must be eligible for overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular pay if and when they work more than 40 hours per week. This change will go into effect January 1 unless it is challenged in court resulting in an injunction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Proposed Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Changes
UHRtalks Sessions
Information sessions via Teams, tentatively scheduled for:
- November 13th:
- November 14th:
- November 18th:
- November 19th:
- December 3rd:
- December 10th:
- December 12th
Workforce Training
Workforce is used for time and attendance tracking for student and hourly employees.
Vacation Cash Out Request Form
Employees transitioning from an exempt (salaried/semi-monthly paid) to non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly paid) status may request a cash out of up to 40 hours of accrued vacation time (based on FTE) by completing the Vacation Cash Out Request Form [Word] no later than December 13, 2024.
- To be paid on the January 15, 2025, pay day and will be listed as “Vac Pres Appt Payoff.”
- Employees choosing this option must have sufficient vacation hours accrued as of December 1, 2024, to cover the requested cash out.
Payroll Calendars
Important Dates
- December 30, 2024: Last Semi-Monthly Check (through 12/31/24)
- January 1, 2025: Begin Tracking Hours
- January 15, 2025: 1-week Transition Check (optional one-week vacation payout)
- January 22, 2025: First Bi-Weekly Check (1/1/2025 – 1/11/2025)
UHRhelps Sessions
Virtual Office Hour Availability
- Schedule to be updated in the coming weeks
News
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Changes to FLSA expected to be announced by the Department of Labor in April
Ohio University Human Resources is preparing for the planned April announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) regarding its proposed changes to the overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Department of Labor announces changes to FLSA salary thresholds for overtime exemption
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has released a final rule that will raise the salary threshold for overtime exemption for executive, administrative and professional employees.
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Ohio University prepares for more changes to FLSA
A second phase of FLSA changes is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, unless delays or modifications occur at the federal level. OHIO is preparing for these required adjustments while remaining flexible to accommodate any federal developments.