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Disrespecting the Secretary’s Authority? Senate Bill Would De-Authorize Labor Department’s Ability to Set Salary Level and Primary Duty Standard under FLSA Exemptions

By Michael Fucci on June 20, 2014

Earlier this week, Senator Harkin, along with eight Democrat co-sponsors, introduced the “Restoring Overtime Pay for Working Americans Act.” If it became law—a prospect that at this time appears highly unlikely—this proposal would increase the salary level required to qualify for the FLSA’s white collar exemptions from the current $455 per week to $1,090…
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