On Friday, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s recent changes to the salary threshold levels for exempt employees. There had been an increase from $35,568/year (or $684 per week) to $43,888/year (or $844 per week) as of July 1, 2024. There was another increase scheduled for January 1, 2025, which would have further raised the salary threshold to $58,656 per year (or $1,128 per week). The judge in Texas said that the DOL exceeded its authority in making these changes. As a result, the salary threshold reverts back to what it was prior to July 1, 2024 ($35,568/year or $684 per week). You can find out more at this link from Ogletree Deakins.