Classifying employees as exempt or nonexempt is not merely a formality; it affects workers’ rights and employer obligations. Misclassifying employees can expose you to back wages, penalties and enforcement actions. Understanding the applicable employee classification rules is essential. Under the
Every employer covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act must keep records for each covered nonexempt worker. There’s no required form, but the records must include accurate data about the employee and hours worked plus wages earned. Once you’ve complied
There’s no limit on the number of hours employees age 16 and older may work in any workweek. The FLSA doesn’t require overtime pay for work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or regular days of rest, unless overtime is worked on
Many not-for-profits are understaffed in 2022, thanks to a labor shortage and pandemic-related budget shortfalls. Some organizations are filling the gaps with freelancers and contractors. However, such decisions can lead to trouble if these workers should really be classified as