What is does it mean to be an ‘exempt’ employee?
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What is does it mean to be an ‘exempt’ employee?
Who is a non-exempt versus an exempt worker?
Asked on July 28, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There are 2 types of employees - “exempt” and “non-exempt”. The most significant difference beteween such workers is their is their right to be paid for overtime work. The term “exempt” means exempt from the law that requires such pay; non-exempt means that they are not exempted from the law and thereby are entitled to be paid OT for all hours they work over 40 in their work week. There are regulations that govern just how employees are classified.Here is a link to a cite that will explain further: https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/wage_and_hour/exempt-employees.htm
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