1235-AA47 202504 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1235 Wage and Hour Division WHD 1200 Department of Labor DOL Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees

Regulations at 29 CFR part 541 define and delimit the exemption of executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On April 26, 2024, the Department issued a final rule to increase certain earnings thresholds in the Part 541 regulations. See 89 FR 32842. However, the 2024 rule was subsequently vacated and the Department is applying the earnings thresholds set in its 2019 rule. The Department is currently reviewing the 2024 rule and determining how to proceed. 

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Long-Term Actions Yes Undetermined Deregulatory 29 CFR 541 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq 29 U.S.C. 213 No Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Undetermined Undetermined No No No Daniel Navarrete Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation (DRLI) 1235 Wage and Hour Division WHD 202 693-0406 navarrete.daniel@dol.gov 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-3502, Washington DC 20210