New US DOL Labor Classifications and Over-Time Rules

 Do you know how the U.S. Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act will change on December 1, 2016 and affect how you classify your employees and pay them overtime? Have you thought about how it will impact your management and budget practices? Do you have questions about the Salary Level Threshold, Duties Tests, or Exemptions? Common Good Vermont has compiled the most up-to-date resources to answer some of these questions from national and Vermont resources.
If, after you have reviewed these resources, and still have questions, go to: USDOL SITE and contact USDOL CONTACT.

Please take a moment to review the online resources below:


National Council of Nonprofits Breaks Down FLSA Rule for You 

To help your nonprofit comply with the new Overtime Final Rule by the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) that becomes effective December 1, 2016, we’ve scoured available resources from proven experts to develop the following multi-step analysis – full of useful flowcharts, straightforward worksheets, and other tips.

Watch: Sector Briefing: Vermont Nonprofits & FLSA Overtime Rules with Kerin Stackpole

Experienced in nonprofit law and equity issues, Burlington Lawyer Kerin Stackpole will brief viewers on the new labor regulations and answer your questions. She will talk about the legal requirements and the simple fairness of paying employees for the hours they work. Kerin Stackpole leads the Employment + Labor Law Group of Paul, Frank & Collins. She provides practical and proactive advice to senior leaders and management teams regarding a wide range of labor and employment issues.


Nationwide Survey Finds Nonprofits See Challenges & Seek 
Solution for Coping with New Overtime Rule

In a new report, The Nonprofit Overtime Implementation Conundrum, the National Council of Nonprofits presents the findings from a national survey it conducted of nonprofits with government grants and contracts. The survey found that a third of respondents (34 percent) reported they will likely reduce staff and a third (33 percent) expect to be forced to cut back on the services offered to the public. While many expressed support for the concept of the new rule, nonprofits with government grants and contracts expressed frustration at being caught between a rock and a hard place:  bound by written agreements requiring them to do a certain amount of work at a fixed reimbursement rate when changes in federal wage and hour policy will impose operating expenses to levels that were not anticipated when the agreements were signed. One solution identified in the report is for governments to agree to reopen or renegotiate the existing grants and contracts.

U.S. DOL: Questions and Answers from the Overtime Webinar

The U.S. Department of Labor answers questions following national Overtime webinar. WHEN?

Watch: Preparing for FLSA Overtime Rule Change 

In May 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced changes to rules regarding overtime compensation. The new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations will affect many nonprofits. Watch this national webinar overviewing the rule and what you can do.

National Council of Nonprofits Breaks Down FLSA Rule for You 

To help your nonprofit comply with the new Overtime Final Rule by the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) that becomes effective December 1, 2016, we’ve scoured available resources from proven experts to develop the following multi-step analysis – full of useful flowcharts, straightforward worksheets, and other tips.