What’s the difference between exempt and nonexempt and how do we know which classification to use?

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Human Resources

Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled to...

Can a part-time employee be exempt?

by | Jul 28, 2022 | Human Resources

Answer from Aimee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP: Yes, a part-time employee may be classified as exempt. The minimum salary and duties requirements must still be met, of course. And the minimum salary cannot be prorated when an exempt employee works part-time. In other words, the...

Can we require employees to do extra work outside their scheduled hours? 

by | Jul 3, 2022 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Time & Attendance

Answer from Sergio, SHRM-CP: Yes, but you have to pay for it. As an employer, you have control over schedules and can modify them as needed. That may mean scheduling additional work time for employees. A few things to note: For nonexempt employees, any extra work time...

Can we require exempt, salaried employees to turn in time sheets?

by | Apr 18, 2022 | Time & Attendance

Answer from Laura, MA, SHRM-CP: Yes. There are many reasons you might want or need to track exempt employee time. For example, you may opt to track an exempt employee’s hours for purposes of client billing, grant tracking, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),...

What is the minimum amount of time that a salaried exempt employee must work to be paid for the entire day?

by | Jan 25, 2021 | Employment Law, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Question: What is the minimum amount of time that a salaried exempt employee must work to be paid for the entire day? Answer from Megan, SPHR, JD: If an exempt employee does any work, they must be paid for the full day—there is no minimum. For example, if an employee...