As Exempt Salary Thresholds Continue to Increase, What are Best Practices for Employers Deciding to Reclassify Employees as Non-Exempt?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees are classified as “exempt” or “non-exempt.” Employers covered under the FLSA must pay non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for every hour they work and overtime in accordance with applicable state laws. The FLSA exempts certain job roles, including administrative, professional, executive, highly compensated, outside sales, and computer professional employees,...
