The Supreme Court dissolved the appellate court’s decision because the Department of Labor’s 2011 position on FLSA overtime regulations did not provide sufficient reasons for …show more content…
A change in an employee’s basic job duties or a change in salary could mean the exempt requirements are no longer satisfied and the employee is eligible for overtime pay. Employers should rely on legal experts and HR experts to help with issues of misclassification and possible back pay. The ticket to prevent these kinds of situations is to design an accurate and satisfactory job description and make sure it is being followed (Dunlap,