Question: We have an employee claiming they shouldn't be classified as exempt from overtime. If it turns out they're right, what are the penalties for misclassification? Answer: The cost of misclassification can be steep and will depend on several factors, such as...
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How To Classify Your Workers
When you hire someone to work for you, the worker will likely be considered either an employee or an independent contractor. Usually, you will decide whether you want to onboard an employee or simply hire a contractor prior to advertising for the available position....
Reclassifying an Employee From Exempt to Nonexempt Status
Question: We would like to reclassify an employee from exempt to nonexempt status. Is it okay to do this? What do we need to do to change their status? Answer: Yes, it’s possible to make this change. Any employee can be classified as a nonexempt employee, although we...