Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt Employees

The Fair Labor Standards Act has many important elements put in place to protect employees. Two of the main cornerstones of the act are that employers must pay employees at least the minimum wage, and they must also pay overtime to employees who work more than 40 hours in a week. But these requirements only apply to certain employees. All workers are categorized as either exempt or non-exempt.

Sadly, some employers will try to get around laws put forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act. If you feel that you have been improperly classified as an exempt employee and feel that your employer has been engaging in unlawful behavior, contact the wage theft lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP by calling 202-973-0900 today.

Who is Exempt or Non-Exempt?

The differences between exempt and non-exempt employees are outlined below:

• Non-exempt: These are employees that are paid hourly. Some employers try to get around the Fair Labor and Standards Act rules by classifying hourly employees as contract employees.

• Exempt: These are employees who are exempt from the FLSA’s overtime provisions. This can include individuals being paid by salary, employees in certain service industry positions, contract employees and people working in sales.

There are many ways in which even exempt employees may still be victims of wage theft. If you are unsure about the practices of your current or previous employer, it is always a good idea to contact a knowledgeable wage and hour attorney.

Contact Us

If you believe that you have been a victim of misclassification or wage theft by your employer, contact the overtime lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP by calling 202-973-0900.