Episode 11. Exempt vs. Non-exempt Employees

One of the most commonly misunderstood and risk-prone areas of employment compliance is exemption status which serves as the basis for all other rules about employee pay. In this episode, we break down what Exempt and Non-exempt status mean, and the top things you should know about these decisions.

How you pay your staff isn’t a matter of arbitrary discretion. In this episode, Jen and Emily explain the difference between Exempt and Non-Exempt employees, and how how to classify them properly (and legally).

Video Breakdown:

  1. ]0:32 Topic: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

  2. 1:28 What Do "Exempt" and "Non-Exempt" Mean?

  3. 3:43 The Two-Part Test: Minimum Wage

  4. 5:43 The Two-Part Test: Duties Test

  5. 6:15 Executive vs. Administrative Exemption

  6. 8:45 Is it Possible to be Salaried AND Eligible for Overtime?

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