DOL Overtime Rule Axed: What’s Next for HR?

A Texas federal judge invalidated the Department of Labor’s overtime rule, including the first increase that took effect in July. This ruling halts the Biden administration’s push to raise salary thresholds for overtime exemptions, which were set to rise significantly in 2025.

Why it matters: With a new Trump administration on the horizon, this decision stops any immediate changes to overtime salary thresholds. For HR leaders, it means no further mandated increases—or automatic annual hikes—for the foreseeable future.

Read HRPA’s full analysis: Overtime Rule Blocked Nationwide: What This Means for Employers