Late yesterday, Nov. 22, a U.S. District Court judge from Texas issued a preliminary injunction postponing the effective date of the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) changes to overtime rules. The judge issued the injunction in response to a legal challenge brought by a coalition of more than 50 business groups and 21 state attorneys general. It is expected the Department of Labor will appeal this ruling quickly, however it is uncertain how long the appeal may take.
Lawrence has already made the changes necessary to comply with the new overtime rules. At this time, we will proceed with the changes as they are put in place. We will continue to monitor the progress of court actions and communicate as we have new information.
If you have any questions, please contact your human resources representative.