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Fair Labor Standards Act 

Oklahoma State University is subject to and manages its compensation program in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

 

The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

 

For a full overview of the federal law, refer to the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division FLSA assistance page.


University Classification

University employees carry either an "exempt" or "non-exempt" status when it comes to compensation, classification, overtime, and other minimum wage and salary requirements under the FLSA. The FLSA provides a set of standards to determine which jobs are covered by the act (“non-exempt”) and which jobs are not covered (“exempt”):

    • Non-exempt positions are considered hourly positions and must receive overtime pay or compensatory time for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. 
    • Exempt positions are considered salaried positions and do not normally receive additional compensation for overtime work.

To qualify as exempt, an employee must satisfy the following three FLSA tests:

    • Have a salary above the minimum salary threshold;
    • Be paid on a "salary basis"; and,
    • Perform duties that qualify for an exemption. 

FLSA Update to Exempt Status

Updates to the federal salary level for exemption from overtime remain under appeal by the United States Department of Labor after the rule was vacated by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District on November 15, 2024. For more information regarding the status of the 2024 final rule, please visit the FLSA assistance page.

While pending the outcome of the appeal, OSU continues to maintain a slightly higher salary threshold for exempt positions of at least $865.38 per week, or $45,000 annually, though some exceptions apply.


Federal Information/Resources

OSU Resources

Supervisor Tools

Travel Pay


For more information or questions regarding FLSA, please contact your HR Consultant.

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