{"id":81653,"date":"2022-08-30T20:06:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T18:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=81653"},"modified":"2024-07-16T16:23:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:23:06","slug":"exempt-vs-non-exempt-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/exempt-vs-non-exempt-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential guide to exempt vs non-exempt employees"},"content":{"rendered":"

As an employer or human resources manager, you have a legal duty to properly classify each and every employee that you hire. This means determining whether or not they are exempt vs non-exempt employees under <\/span>FLSA guidelines<\/span>. Failure to do so can result in hefty fees and penalties. However, this is not always as easy as it sounds, especially if your employees fall within particular thresholds or perform multiple duties.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are confused about the difference between exempt vs non-exempt employees, as many employers are, then you have come to the right place. We are going to look at definitions of the two types of employment classification and explain what factors you need to consider so that you know how to classify the employees that you are hiring. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both employment types and share examples to help you understand the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

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