The decision means the minimum salary threshold for overtime exemption that went into effect on July 1 is now void. Additionally, the threshold increase that was to take effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, is also now void.

While the issue of whether employees are properly classified as exempt is always an issue that could potentially arise, exempt status is more likely to be called into question if and when the Department of Labor (DOL) goes forward with a proposed increase in the salary amount required to qualify as exempt. It has been reported that such a proposed rule could be issued in early 2019.