The Secretary says: Hourly workers not affected by part 541 under either the current or proposed rules. But is there anything in the proposed rules that would prevent an employer from saying: OK, you were an hourly worker. We have now reclassified you. You are now a professional. Don't you feel good? You are now a professional. And guess what. You don't get overtime. There is nothing to stop them from doing that.
Discussing concerns about proposed rules affecting hourly workers and overtime pay.
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