Description

Employee classification mistakes remain one of the most common wage and hour compliance risks for organizations. Misclassifying workers as exempt when they should be non-exempt can lead to costly penalties, back pay claims, and regulatory scrutiny. How do employers determine whether an employee qualifies for exempt status under federal wage laws? And what salary and duties tests must be satisfied to remain compliant?

This  course provides a practical overview of exempt employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Participants will begin by reviewing the key definitions of exempt and non-exempt employees and understanding how these classifications affect overtime eligibility. The course explains the primary exempt employee categories and outlines the job duties standards required to qualify under each classification.

Session Highlights:

• Exempt employee classification rules
• FLSA wage hour framework
• Salary basis payment rules
• Duties test compliance standards
• State wage law considerations

The course also explores the salary basis rule and salary level test that employers must meet when paying exempt employees. Participants will review current salary thresholds and learn how these requirements apply to common workplace roles. Additional discussion highlights special classifications such as blue-collar workers and first responders, along with a brief overview of state-level wage and hour considerations that may affect compliance.