U.S. Department of Labor to Host Listening Session About Proposed Overtime Rule in Denver, Colorado

DENVER, CO – On September 14, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MDT, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor will hold a public listening session in Denver, Colorado, to gather views on the Part 541 white-collar exemption regulations, often referred to as the "Overtime Rule."

Issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act, these regulations implement exemptions from the overtime-pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, and certain other employees. The Department is working on a proposal to update the Overtime Rule, and is interested in hearing the views and ideas of participants on possible revisions to the regulations.

Location:
Remington Arms Room
Denver Federal Center – Building 41
West 6th Avenue & Kipling Street
Denver, Colorado  80225

There is no fee to attend the listening session; however, registration is required. To register, click here.

For more information about the Overtime Rule, click here. For more information on the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other federal wage laws administered by the Wage and Hour Division, call the department's toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243), or visit the agency's website at https://www.dol.gov/whd/.