Alex When is a manager exempt from the law?
For instance: Manager: If they supervise two or more employees, and managing these people is a big part of the job description, and have hire/fire authority (or at least strong input) over these people, they count under a manager exemption. Just slapping a “manager” title on someone does not make them exempt.
What does it mean to be an exempt employee?
An exempt employee is an employee who does not receive overtime pay or qualify for the minimum wage. Exempt employees are paid a salary rather than by the hour, and their work is executive or…
Who is exempt from minimum wage and overtime?
In any workplace there are two types of employees: exempt and nonexempt. The former are classified as employees who are exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. This is because exempt employees are paid a salary rather than by the hour, and they work in what are considered executive or professional jobs.
Is it legal to pay an exempt employee by the hour?
If you decide that you want the ability to deduct pay for such time off, remember it’s always legal to pay people by the hour. If you go that route, though, your employee is now eligible for overtime payments, regardless of whether she meets the other qualifications for exemption.
What are the rights of an exempt employee?
Rights of exempt vs. non-exempt employees Non-exempt employees have rights under the FLSA, including minimum wage and overtime pay. But exempt employees do not have those rights. The only real “right” that the exempt employee has under FLSA is to be paid their guaranteed minimum salary in any week that they perform some work.
When to treat an exempt employee as nonexempt?
Emphasize to her the importance of her exempt duties. If you conclude that you have no other option than to have an exempt employee perform a substantial number of nonexempt duties (i.e., more than 50%) for an extended period of time, you may want to consider treating her as nonexempt while you address the circumstances that caused the situation.
Can a manager control an exempt employee’s day?
Managers, you can control your exempt employee’s day, but you should not. Especially when it’s for something like an emergency dentist appointment. Remember, you should be worried about performance, not about butt-in-seat time.
If you decide that you want the ability to deduct pay for such time off, remember it’s always legal to pay people by the hour. If you go that route, though, your employee is now eligible for overtime payments, regardless of whether she meets the other qualifications for exemption.