Clemson University’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) has been monitoring potential changes to the FLSA since March 2014. Since spring 2016, OHR has continued to confer with an outside labor lawyer to prepare the university for changes that will go into effect Dec. 1, 2016. Key leaders of impacted employee groups will be included in discussions in the coming months.
Three notable changes to the FLSA become effective Dec. 1, 2016:
- The salary threshold under which most professional workers are entitled to overtime compensation has been increased.
- The new salary threshold will increase to $47,476/year ($913/week).
- The total annual compensation requirement for highly compensated employees has been increased to $134,004.
- Thresholds will be updated every three years.
Employees and supervisors should not take any action. The Office of Human Resources will provide clear and specific guidance to all employees and supervisors during the fall 2016.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact ASK-HR or call 864-656-2000.
