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Restoring Overtime Pay: Higher Salary Threshold for Exempt Workers.

This bill restores overtime pay eligibility for millions of salaried workers currently excluded due to an outdated salary threshold. It mandates a phased increase in the minimum annual salary below which executive, administrative, and professional employees must receive overtime compensation (time-and-a-half for over 40 hours). The threshold will reach $75,000 by 2026 and will be automatically adjusted annually thereafter to keep pace with national wage growth.
Key points
Increased Salary Threshold: Employees earning below $75,000 annually (by 2026) must receive overtime pay for working more than 40 hours per week, regardless of their job title.
Automatic Annual Updates: Starting in 2027, the threshold will be automatically updated yearly based on the 55th percentile of national full-time salaried workers' earnings.
Restored Protections: This change aims to ensure that employers cannot classify lower-paid salaried workers as exempt from overtime simply based on their job duties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1041
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1041.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Salary Threshold: Employees earning below $75,000 annually (by 2026) must receive overtime pay for working more than 40 hours per week, regardless of their job title.
  • Automatic Annual Updates: Starting in 2027, the threshold will be automatically updated yearly based on the 55th percentile of national full-time salaried workers' earnings.
  • Restored Protections: This change aims to ensure that employers cannot classify lower-paid salaried workers as exempt from overtime simply based on their job duties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy