The University will offer three webcasts this month to provide general information regarding the changes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime regulations. Effective December 1, 2016, the salary threshold required to qualify for an overtime pay exemption will increase from $23,660 to $47,476 per year. As a result, some staff positions will transition from exempt (monthly paid) to non-exempt (biweekly paid/overtime eligible) positions.

Human Resources has been working closely with University leaders to determine which positions will make the transition. Employees who transition to a non-exempt position will move from a monthly pay cycle to a biweekly pay cycle. They also will become eligible for overtime pay (time and one-half) for all hours worked over 40 hours in a work week and will be required to record all hours worked.

“Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition and provide resources to employees who are impacted to help them effectively manage the change. This is an important change, and we want all faculty and staff to understand the law and the implications,” says Nerissa Morris, vice president for Human Resources.

Employees will be notified of any changes in late October, and all changes will take effect on December 1, 2016, which marks the beginning of the University’s pay cycle.

The general information webcasts, which will be followed by more in-depth webcasts/live sessions in October and November, will be hosted on the following days and times. RSVPs are not needed. Participants can access the webcasts by clicking on a link below up to 15 minutes before each start time.

Tuesday, September 20 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Thursday, September 22 from 1 to 2 p.m.

For more information:

• Visit the FLSA Regulations website to review the frequently asked questions
• Email [email protected]
• Contact HR-Total Rewards onlineor at 305-284-3004, option 1.