On November 15, a federal judge in Texas struck down a Biden administration rule aimed at expanding overtime pay eligibility. The ruling returns the threshold to $35,568, alleviating financial pressures for many small business owners who feared increased labor costs amid ongoing pandemic recovery. Business leaders expressed relief, stating the decision allows for maintaining current pay structures and managing expenses. However, others voiced concerns about fair compensation affecting employee morale and productivity, highlighting a divided opinion among small business owners regarding the ruling's impact on labor practices and worker retention.