Federal Judge Rolls Back the DOL Minimum Salary Level

XPastor brings a special, late in the season, webinar on a very hot topic!

On November 15, 2024 a Texas federal judge rolled back the Department of Labor’s salary threshold for managers to $35,568. The level had gone up to $43,888 on July 1, 2024 and was scheduled to increase to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

This is a huge change for churches and their management staff. We will discuss the definition of a manger, what happened in the court proceedings, and possible legal appeals.

There are lots of questions around this hot issue. What should you do with people scheduled to get a raise on January 1—that is a million dollar question. Do you change pay for those who already received an increase? What will happen if the regulation is reinstated and will you have to retroactively pay managers at the higher levels?

About the Author: Chris Purnell

Chris Purnell serves as Partner and Tax Counsel at CapinCrouse LLP, a national CPA and consulting firm exclusively serving churches and other nonprofit organizations. A licensed attorney, Chris advises exempt organizations of all sizes on a wide range of issues, including tax and employee benefit-related matters, representation before state and federal tax authorities, and assistance with firm audit or advisory engagements to formulate advice and counsel on important operating and tax issues. Chris also assists clients with general tax issues, unrelated business income, charitable solicitation, and missionary employment structures. Prior to joining CapinCrouse in 2019, Chris served as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the nation’s largest Christian legal aid organization. He can be reached at [email protected].