Does receiving a fixed salary automatically mean an employee is exempt from overtime rules under federal law?
Answer
No, an employee can be paid a salary and still retain non-exempt status.
The method of payment (salary versus hourly) is separate from the employee's legal entitlement to overtime compensation. A salaried employee can be legally designated as non-exempt.
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