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nderstanding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be one of the more challenging responsibilities HR professionals face. The complexity of exempt classifications—particularly for executive, administrative, and professional employees—requires diligence, especially as roles and salary thresholds evolve. On September 11, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in Mayfield v. U.S. Department of Labor serves as a strong reminder that misclassification is a costly mistake that employers can’t afford
overlook. The Fifth Circuit’s decision in Mayfield didn’t create new laws or delay the implementation of others; rather, it reaffirmed the Department of Labor’s (DOL) authority to