Getting a salaried job is great until you realize your bosses may now believe they own your soul and don’t need to pay overtime for it. You are always on the clock in their minds. Thankfully, a final rule announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is working to change that for millions of salaried workers.

The rule amends the Fair Labor Standards Act section 13(a)(1). Under these new guidelines, lower-paid salary workers who work more than 40 hours a week will receive overtime protections. Say hello to time and a half and possibly even double time. READ MORE