Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR professional society and author of "Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.”
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Question: My job is classified as ‘salaried, nonexempt.’ Though I’ve seen the term many times before, I’ve never understood what exactly it meant. What does that mean? How does it affect my pay? – Marlene
Most people are either salaried or nonexempt, but some assume you can’t be both. Well, that’s wrong. “Salaried” means you are paid a weekly rate and “nonexempt” means you are still entitled to overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a week. So, let’s say you make $52,000 per year (or $1000 per week) and you work 50 hours one week. That week, you would earn a $1000 salary plus $375 overtime pay (10 hours at $37.50 per hour) as both a salaried and nonexempt employee.
These salary, hourly, exempt, and nonexempt classifications are regulated at the federal level. However, some states may have different overtime pay requirements, such as daily overtime calculations.
While the term “nonexempt” is often associated with hourly employees, your employer is not necessarily required to pay you on an hourly basis. Instead, nonexempt employees can receive compensation through various methods, including salary, piece rate, commission, etc., provided their total weekly pay meets the minimum wage requirements and overtime is appropriately compensated for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Despite being paid a salary, as a salaried, nonexempt employee, your employer is still obligated to track and record your work hours. If you work overtime, your employer must calculate your regular hourly rate based on your salary and pay you accordingly for all overtime hours worked. This ensures compliance with federal and state labor laws regarding compensation for nonexempt employees.
Again, thanks for asking, and I hope this makes your job designation clearer.
I’m considering putting in for a transfer to another department. What is the best way to inquire about a transfer without burning bridges with my current team and manager? – Dean
Navigating an internal transfer while maintaining positive relationships with your current team and manager requires careful consideration and communication. Here’s how you can approach the process without burning bridges:
Following these steps and maintaining open communication allows you to conduct the internal transfer process smoothly while preserving the valued relationships with your current team and manager. Good luck as you pursue this new opportunity!
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