Labor of Law: Inflation Raises Stakes in Debate Over 'White Collar' Overtime Exemptions - Law.com

What You Need to Know

• The Department of Labor is considering raising the income threshold for overtime exemption.
• The move would further increase compensation at a time it's already on the upswing.
• Soaring inflation is offsetting some of those gains.

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Sky-high inflation is prompting more workers to ask for higher pay, according to a report this month, even though employers have been trying to fill job vacancies by upping pay and benefits at a rate not seen in 20 years.

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