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Kathleen JohnsonBus 258-0001Robin JonesSeptember 2, 2016Post-meting Summary LetterTo: Company PresidentFrom: Kathleen JohnsonDate: September 2, 2016Subject: Overtime Law (FLSA)The purpose of this summary is to explain the applicable overtime law (FLSA) as it pertains to your plan to create six new jobs. Based on the six positions you intend to create, there are some overtime laws that will determine whether or not each job should be classified under the FLSA as “exempt” or “non-exempt from overtime pay. The FLSA prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay, which affect most private and public employment. Employees whose jobs are governed by the FLSA are either “exempt” or “nonexempt.” Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay. Unless exempt, employees covered by FLSA must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.
Three of the six positions are “exempt” and the other three are “non-exempt”. Exempt positions:1) Business Development Manager: This employee will be going to potential customers and requesting their business. 2) Manufacturing Manager: This employee will have 10 direct reports and will ensure the manufacturing processes are adhered to. He will have the authority to hire and fire. 3) Engineer: This employee will work on new product designs.The above three position are classified as exempt because meet the FLSA Exemption criteria of: