QUESTION
Can my employer change my status from exempt to non-exempt?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2016 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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Recently my employer learned about the new exemption threshold that was passed by congress and will take effect on December 1st, so in an effort to not increase salaries of certain employees, they reclassified us from Exempt to Non-exempt. My duties didn't change, but I am now required to complete a time sheet, but I'm still a salaried employee.
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Yes. Employers are allowed to treat every employee as non-exempt if they so choose. The law encourages this. However, employers are only allowed to treat very specific employees as non-exempt.
Answered on Oct 06th, 2016 at 5:16 AM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.