The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule includes two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold and the threshold for highly compensated employees (HCEs) as well as automatic updates to both thresholds moving forward.

Running a successful laundry today takes a commitment to clients. But if operators emphasize the bottom line over complying with employee wage/hour rules, they could face fines or jail time. You can get the latest on wage/hour rules and enforcement trends in this month’s Textile Services magazine.