Question

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires classification of employees as either exempt or non-exempt. Discuss the requirements for classifying employees as exempt, and the reasons many employees are mis-classified. Why is mis-classification an issue for employees, employers, government agencies and attorneys?

Answer 1

Mis-classification would be an issue for employees, employers, government agencies and attorneys because employees if they do not classify exempt and non-exempt employees based on any other factor than their job description.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires classification of employees as either exempt or non-exempt.

Exempt employees are highly paid employees that take up supervisory sole sometimes and charge per project. They are not entitled to overtime and they are also not obligated to work long hours but if their project require longer hours, they have to comply.They earn a minimum of $684 per week.

However, non exempt employees earn under $684 and are required to put in 40 hours every week. They are entitled to an overtime pay if they work extra hours. They do not occupy managerial positions.