The NAHB is among those criticizing an Obama administration proposal to raise the earnings threshold where workers qualify for overtime pay.
In June, the U.S. Labor Department suggested workers earning up to $50,440 a year should automatically be eligible for overtime pay, regardless of the type of work they perform. Previously, the salary threshold was $23,660, and exempted workers who handled “executive” or “professional” duties, even if they earned less than the threshold.