Business Tip from a Houston Employment Attorney

Don’t Assume Overtime is Unnecessary for Salaried Employees

Time and time again, we talk with experienced business owners who make big mistakes when it comes to deciding whether someone is entitled to minimum wage or overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). One of the most common mistakes that employers make is assuming that they don’t need to pay overtime to salaried employees. Just because an employee is paid a salary doesn’t mean they aren’t entitled to overtime compensation. To truly determine if an employee qualifies for overtime pay, they need be classified as exempt or non-exempt. Determining whether or not your employee should be classified as exempt or non-exempt is the tricky part. Find out more about classification criteria read the 5 most common mistakes employers make regarding minimum wage and overtime pay