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 non-exempt employee manage another non-exempt employee?

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Employment Law, Human Resources

Question: Can a non-exempt employee manage another non-exempt employee? Answer from Kyle, PHR: Yes, it is completely fine for non-exempt employees to manage other non-exempt employees. In fact, employers are under no obligation to classify any employees as exempt,...