Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees

Exempt employees are those who are not entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), typically because they earn above a certain salary threshold and perform specific job duties, such as managerial or professional tasks. Non-exempt employees, on the other hand, are entitled to receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. This distinction affects how workers are paid and the types of roles they fulfill, with exempt workers often having more autonomy in their jobs and schedules.