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An exempt employee describes a salaried employee that is not covered by Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which means they do not qualify for overtime pay. Non-exempt employees, on the other hand, are ...

Exempt positions, which are typically salaried and relatively high paying, are not subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements outlined by the FLSA that govern hourly, non-exempt positions.

If you’re hiring workers for your business, it’s critical to understand the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees. This understanding can help you stay on the right side of labor laws and ...

Sid Lewis is a partner at Jones Walker and leader of the firm’s labor and employment practice group. As a labor and employment law attorney, misclassification is by far the most common mistake I see ...

Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon. I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and rest period rules. Can I make this person exempt by paying them a higher salary?