The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced new regulations regarding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These changes include significant increases to the salary threshold established for exempt employees. To help your church navigate this new ruling, you might consider some of the following resources.

• Department of Labor
  • “Guidance for Nonprofit Organizations on Paying Overtime Under the Fair Labor Standards Act“
  • “Overtime Final Rule and the Nonprofit Sector“
• Council on Foundations
  • Regulation Overview
  • “Implementation Options“
• National Council of Nonprofits
  • Regulation Overview
  • “Knowns, Unknowns, and Options on the Overtime Final Rule“
  • State Map of Automatic Applications of Overtime Rules
• Independent Sector
  • “Overtime Rules for Nonprofits, Part 1?” (archived webinar)
  • “Overtime Rules for Nonprofits, Part 2” (archived webinar)
• Venable (law firm)
  • “Compensable Time? What Nonprofits Need to Know Regarding Their Non-Exempt Employees“

The above article is not intended as legal advice but instead human resources best practices. Consult an attorney before making any decisions regarding your employees.