When you receive a job offer, your new employer should tell you if the position is exempt or non-exempt. Both job classifications have their advantages and drawbacks, so it is important to understand ...

Non-exempt employees are hourly workers guaranteed a minimum wage and overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their normal, hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 per week by the FLSA. The Fair Labor ...

Employers must determine the employment status of all workers. Depending on the job duties and pay of a particular worker, an employer may classify the employee as "exempt" or non-exempt." This ...

The federal government and many states are cracking down on employers that misclassify employees as exempt (salaried) who should be non-exempt (hourly). Meanwhile, a steady stream of class and ...

An exempt employee describes a salaried employee that is not covered by Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which means they do not qualify for overtime pay. Non-exempt employees, on the other hand, are ...

Whether you’re looking to hire someone or are out searching for a new job, understanding the difference between exempt vs non-exempt employees is critical. Employers need to understand what’s best for ...

If it doesn't meet the criteria and should be non-exempt, your choices are essentially to politely say you want to accept it on the basis of non-exemption (with supporting detail from the FLSA and ...

Last week’s news that the Labor Department is proposing a hefty increase to the weekly salary requirement to qualify employees for the overtime exemption has put the spotlight on how much you pay your ...