Nationwide Injunction Issued for the Department of Labor's FLSA Overtime Rule Changes

On November 22, a federal court in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction of the Department of Labor's final rule increasing the minimum salary level required to qualify for an exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime rules. The Final Rule was previously set to go into effect on December 1.

For a detailed analysis of the injunction and its implications, read Holland & Knight's Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Alert. Attorneys from H&K's Labor, Employment and Benefits Group will be available to answer questions.