Compliance issues aren’t the most exciting part of the hiring process, but it’s so important to get these details right because they can end in costly, time-consuming legal battles if they’re not. When determining if an employee should be paid hourly or salaried, there's a few key considerations you have to make. I break down the differences between paying someone a salary versus paying someone an hourly pay rate and explain why it's crucial to be clear about that decision before hiring a full-time W2 employee. I get into what non-exempt and exempt employees are, how you can qualify for an exempt-level role, and I also share examples of local laws when it comes to minimum payment requirements. 

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:

• What it means when an employee is eligible for overtime pay, and any state or local mandatory rest and meal breaks
• The five exemption categories 
• Figuring out the job duties and the scope of the job to make sure that you can prove that it qualifies as an exempt role 
• Paying attention to federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, especially for remote workers 
• Timetable requirements for hourly employees
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