Are you wondering whether or not an employee is eligible for overtime? It’s essential to understand that your employees aren’t exempt or nonexempt. The job they perform is. This article will help you get it right.

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Here's what you need to know about what’s the difference between exempt vs. nonexempt jobs? A guide:

• The DOL raised the minimum weekly compensation for lower-paid exempt workers effective Jan. 1, 2020, making more people eligible for overtime.
• The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) under the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) sets federal laws on overtime via the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Regardless of employees’ exemption status, all employers must pay eligible workers at least the federal minimum wage.

Are you wondering whether or not an employee is eligible for overtime? It’s essential to understand that your employees aren’t exempt or nonexempt. The job they perform is. Here’s a guide to help you determine which positions are exempt or nonexempt.

The primary differences in status between exempt and nonexempt jobs are whether they’re:

• Paid a salary
• Paid by the hour
• Eligible for overtime compensation

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) under the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) sets federal laws on overtime.

You can determine if your employees should be classified as exempt or nonexempt by performing a position assessment based on multiple factors, including:

• How much money they can earn.
• The type of work they do.
• Their specific...

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