Non-Exempt Position
A non-exempt position is a task that is qualified for extra time pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For any time worked beyond 40 hours in a workweek, non-exempt employees are entitled to 1.5 times their regular hourly rate. The term for this is overtime pay. Non-exempt employees are subject to the FLSA’s minimum wage requirements as well. This means that non-exempt workers must be paid at least $7.25 per hour, which is the federal minimum wage at the moment.
The majority of non-exempt positions do not necessitate advanced knowledge or specialized training and involve routine, manual, or clerical work. Administrative assistants, employees of customer service, retail sales associates, and workers in the food service industry are examples of non-exempt positions. However, there are special cases, and not all places that include routine work are non-exempt. The specific job duties and responsibilities of the position determine whether a position is exempt or non-exempt.
To comply with federal and state wage and hour laws, employers must correctly classify positions as exempt or non-exempt. Legal action and financial penalties can result from misclassifying employees as exempt when they are not. Before categorizing a position as exempt or non-exempt, employers should carefully review the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is suggested that you seek advice from a human resources or legal professional if you have any questions.