An Act relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codify definitions to protect the middle class

This bill raises the salary threshold for overtime eligibility from $844 per week (effective immediately) to $1,211.53 by January 2026, with annual increases tied to minimum wage and wage index data. It directly affects middle-income workers currently classified as "exempt" (e.g., managers, professionals) who earn below these thresholds, requiring employers to pay overtime for hours worked over 40 per week. The law codifies clear definitions for "executive," "administrative," and "professional" roles to determine eligibility, ensuring workers must earn at least the new salary floor to remain exempt. These changes aim to expand overtime protections to more workers without requiring additional legislative action.