What is the primary reason employers choose the salaried non-exempt structure regarding legal liability?
Answer
Risk mitigation against costly misclassification lawsuits
By classifying an employee as salaried non-exempt, the employer acknowledges overtime eligibility, which mitigates the substantial financial liability associated with mistakenly classifying an employee as salaried exempt.
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