One of the most common—and costly—compliance mistakes employers make is misclassifying employees as exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Incorrect classification can lead to wage and hour violations, back pay liabilities, and legal penalties. HR professionals, payroll staff, and managers need a clear understanding of these rules to keep their organizations compliant.
This online exempt vs non-exempt training provides step-by-step guidance on how to properly classify employees. You’ll learn the key differences between exempt and non-exempt status, including salary thresholds, job duties tests, and recordkeeping requirements. The course also highlights common misclassification pitfalls and provides best practices to ensure compliance with FLSA standards.
Designed for HR managers, business owners, and payroll professionals, this course makes complex legal requirements easy to understand and apply in your workplace. With practical examples and actionable takeaways, you’ll gain the confidence to classify employees correctly and avoid costly mistakes.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand FLSA definitions of exempt and non-exempt status
- Apply salary and duties tests accurately
- Identify common misclassification risks
- Strengthen compliance and reduce legal exposure
- Enroll today and master employee classification with practical FLSA compliance training.
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