Navigating the New Salary Threshold: Understanding the DOL's Overtime Rule Changes

Join The Nonprofit Partnership on Wednesday, June 5th at 11:00 AM for a FREE webinar with Lauren Holler of MacDonald, Illig, Jones, and Britton LLP, as we explore the significant changes to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding overtime exemptions.

This webinar will cover the recent Final Rule, which increases the minimum annual salary threshold for white-collar employees, effective July 1, 2024, followed by an additional increase, effective January 1, 2025. Learn how these changes will impact your organization and what steps you need to take to ensure compliance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the Final Rule: Gain clarity on the DOL's new salary thresholds and phased increases.
• Compliance Requirements: Learn how to identify affected employees and manage salary adjustments versus overtime costs.
• Strategic Planning: Prepare for budgeting and future updates to the salary thresholds.
• Effective Communication: Discover how to communicate these changes to employees and managers effectively.
• Employee Impact: Consider the effects of reclassification on employee engagement and adjust company policies accordingly

More about Lauren:

Lauren has a passion for employment law and takes pride in advocating for her clients' positions and concerns.  With a desire to make clients feel welcomed, she acts as a sounding board for her clients, listening to their concerns and maintaining an open flow of communication.

Lauren focuses her practice on all aspects of labor and employment counseling and litigation.  She is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment, Litigation, Business Transactions, Government Services, and Education Practice Groups.  Prior to joining MacDonald Illig, Lauren began her legal career as a litigation associate at a boutique law firm in Cleveland serving small businesses, nonprofits, and community development corporations throughout Northeast Ohio. 

Lauren received her J.D. degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, her M.P.A. degree from Cleveland State University, and her B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.  While in law school, she served as Student Bar Association President, a member of the Moot Court Team, and as an editor on the Cleveland State Law Review.  She also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Dan A. Polster of the United States Court for the Northern District of Ohio.