• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Strategic Recruitment Solutions : IT and Legal Recruiters

Human Capital Management for Legal and IT Professionals | (888) 366-6508

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Current Jobs and Opportunities
    • Legal Job Listings
    • IT Job Listings
    • Other Professional
    • Upload Your Resume
  • Client Partners
    • Legal Recruiting Services
    • IT Recruiting Services
  • Job Seekers
    • Submit Your Resume
  • Media Room
  • About Us
    • Our Locations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • SRS Insights
Home » General Recruiting » EMPLOYEES EXEMPT VERSUS NON-EXEMPT – What’s The Difference?

August 7, 2020 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

EMPLOYEES EXEMPT VERSUS NON-EXEMPT – What’s The Difference?

SRS Insights is now On the Go - Click to play Digital Audio version.
Voiced by Amazon Polly
Are your employees exempt or non-exempt?
The Department of Labor has guidelines to determine an employee’s status.

Employees in organizations are classified as either exempt or non-exempt. There are different types of employee benefits and eligibility requirements for each category. It is vital to know which categories your employees fit into, in order to ensure fair compensation and allocation of duties.

Exempt employees are not eligible for minimum wage or overtime pay. These employees receive a salary for the work they perform. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) provides basic guidelines to distinguish the difference between the two types of employee classification. The federal government and individual states have laws that address this employee classification and employee rights. Therefore, it is essential that employers are aware of labor laws.

Here are three requirements workers must meet to be considered exempt:

1. Job Duties

Exempt employees must perform specific job duties. The employee’s job duties must primarily involve executive, administrative, or professional duties as defined by the regulations. This is in addition to meeting earning and salary requirements. Furthermore, exemption status only applies to those who have high-level responsibilities.

2. Exempt Employees receive salaries

The employee must be paid a predetermined and fixed salary that is not subject to reduction because of variations in the quality or quantity of work performed. These employees will remain exempt as long as their monthly base payment is higher than the FLSA minimum threshold.

3. Earnings

The FSLA minimum salary threshold changes every year. Therefore, employers should keep current on regulations concerning employee compensation. In 2020, exempt employees must earn a minimum of $684 per week or $35,568 annually.

Non-exempt employees are eligible for both hourly wages and overtime pay. After an employee works over 40 hours a week, employers must pay overtime. Any position that earns minimum wage is eligible for overtime and therefore cannot be exempt. Typically, paralegals fall into this category. Check the Department of Labor’s website for specifics regarding paralegal classifications. 

Strategic Recruitment Solutions has been matching top companies with top talent in the Gulf Region for more than a decade. We specialize in Legal and IT recruiting. In addition, our industry-expert recruiters can offer insight and guidance. Call us today at 888-366-6508 to learn how easy partnering with SRS can help you reach your business goals!

Share this opportunity!
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on google
Google
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on linkedin
Linkedin
Share on email
Email

Filed Under: Career, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), General Recruiting Tagged With: exempt employee, salaried employee

About Amy Shanks

Experienced recruiter with a passion for the business - always striving to improve the level of service and innovation for our clients. I believe in acquiring talent beyond expectations resulting in a strong client partnership that allows us both to focus on what we do best.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to SRS Insights

Our Newsletter offers valuable information to assist you in your Career and or Talent goals:

Recently Posted Positions

  • *Associate Attorney - Westbank*
  • *Executive Legal Assistant*
  • *IT Service Desk Analyst*
  • *IT Applications Analyst*
  • *Chief Information Officer*
Search Opportunities
Search Jobs
Location

Our Featured Articles

Why A Culture of Gratitude Is So Important In the Workplace

EQUALITY VS. EQUITY: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Contact Us

Connect with SRS

1555 Poydras Street, Suite 440
New Orleans, LA 70112
(888) 366-6508

Legal Division: (504) 261-1611
Baton Rouge Office: (225) 288-5775
IT Division: (504) 912-1088
Send Us Email

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Job Listings
  • Send Resume
  • Contact
  • Job Seekers
  • About
  • Insights
  • Site Map
  • Privacy

TOP OF PAGE

Copyright © 2023 · Strategic Recruitment Solutions L.L.C. ·on GENESIS Framework· by · SMB social