Jeff Barnes article "How the Texas Judge Blocking the New Overtime Rules Affects Your Company," was featured in the Houston Business Journal.

A federal judge in Texas blocked the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new overtime regulations from taking effect on Dec. 1, handing a victory to companies across the country. Agreeing with arguments posed by concerned states and business groups, the judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing the rules from taking effect nationwide.

In the article, Jeff examines what were the rules about, how does Trump's election impact the fate of the overtime rules and what companies should do now.<.p>

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