Employee classification and executive exemption

Employers often ask what being exempt means under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rules are confusing, and classification mistakes can be expensive. Exempt status isn't just about how you pay someone; it depends on how you pay, how much you pay and whether the employee performs the right job duties.

This 60-minute FLSA classification webinar explains the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees, the exempt categories including the executive exemption, and the job duties required for each. You'll learn how to check whether an employee is properly classified, how to pay exempt employees correctly and the salary level requirement.

The session also covers what to do when an employee can't be classified as exempt and issues to watch under the FLSA.

• Determine whether an employee is properly classified
• Identify the job categories covered by the exemptions
• Apply the job duties tests for each exemption
• Pay exempt employees correctly
• Decide what to do when an employee doesn't meet an exemption

• The difference between exempt and nonexempt
• The exempt categories
• Job duties for each exemption
• The salary level requirement
• What to do if an employee can't be classified as exempt
• Future issues with the FLSA

Misclassifying an employee as exempt can lead to lawsuits and Department of Labor fines, with settlements that can exceed $100,000. A clear grasp of the duties and salary tests helps you avoid that risk.

This session suits HR managers, office managers, business owners, controllers and finance VPs who make or review classification decisions.

• HR manager
• Office manager
• Business owner
• Controller
• VP of Finance

Michael D. Haberman is a consultant, speaker, writer and teacher. He is President of Omega HR Consulting, a consulting and services company offering complete human resources solutions. Mike brings 35+ years of experience in dealing with the challenges of Human Resources in the 21st century. He has a Master's in HR and is certified as a Senior HR professional. He has over 18 years’ experience in the class room teaching human resources fundamentals and certification preparation.

Mike is the author of the Human Resources blog found at OmegaHRConsulting.com , which has been recognized as a top human resources related blogs. He has also been named a top Digital Influencer in Human Resources.

Mike has gained a reputation as a compliance expert and as an HR futurist. He speaks on a variety of subjects to business associations, human resource associations and business based civic clubs. He has presented numerous webinars on various HR related issues.