Executive employees are typically high ranking members of an organization and are generally exempt from overtime pay. In an employee who falls within the executive exemption must regularly (1) supervise two or more employees; (2) manage an organization, department, or subdivision of the company;and (3) importantly, have the authority to hire and fire employees or make recommendations regarding these tasks that are given significant consideration in the decision making process. So what does that mean? Examples of executive employees are supervising managers, CEOs and company decision makers.
Hiring an attorney experienced with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the first step in protecting your overtime rights.
The Fair Labor Standars Act or the FLSA defines work as time spent performing job related activies which benefit your employer.
An employer can not manipulate the work week to avoid paying overtime. However, it is legal for your employer to adjust your work shift during a work week to avoid having you work overtime.
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