Case Study: U.S. Department of Labor achieves readiness for proposed overtime exemption changes with Paycor

Preparing For The Proposed DOL Overtime Exemption Changes

Paycor, a provider of HR and payroll solutions, is preparing clients and its own business for proposed Department of Labor changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would raise the white‑collar overtime salary threshold to $47,476 and extend overtime protections to nearly 5 million more workers. The potential rule will force many organizations to reassess classifications, compensation plans and staffing costs to remain compliant.

To address this, Paycor’s experts are monitoring the rule and have laid out a six‑step plan: identify salaried exempt employees under the threshold, review job classifications and reclassification options, begin hour‑tracking, update policies (eg. off‑hours device use), communicate with employees and train managers, and consult legal counsel. The initiative has produced practical tools and recommendations—tracking templates, communication plans and reclassification options—designed to make organizations more prepared and able to implement compliant changes once the rule is finalized.

U.S. Department of Labor