Law360 Quotes Brett Bartlett on DOL Overtime Rule Update

Law360 quoted Brett Bartlett, co-chair of Seyfarth's national Wage and Hour Litigation practice, in its article, “DOL Overtime Rule Update Leaves Attys Waiting For Next Hike.” The piece, published on May 14, 2026, explores the US Department of Labor’s decision to restore the overtime salary threshold to 2019 levels following recent court rulings, and what future rulemaking may look like for employers.

Bartlett discussed how many employers responded to the now‑vacated 2024 rule, noting:

“In my experience, most of them left the salary levels there, and now that time has gone by, I have a very hard time envisioning employers taking salary away from anyone whose salary levels were increased.”

The full article is available here.