Exempt vs. Non Exempt

[muffinj]

What is the name of your state? Washington

I work as an Accountant and have always been classified as exempt. I can work 100 hours a week and my salary never changes. I recently accepted a new job and again am classified as salary exampt. I work with another person who has the same job as me, same title, etc., but is hourly and is paid overtime for all hours over 40 during a week.

Is this a normal and acceptable practice in Washington? Thanks.

 

[cbg]

I don't know if it's a normal practice. It is an acceptable practice.

 

[pattytx]

cbg is correct. It is never illegal to treat an employee who would otherwise qualify as exempt as nonexempt; it is only illegal to treat an employee who does not qualify for the exemption as exempt.

Plus, the key is not the title, but the duties. See here:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/fairpay/fs17a_overview.htm

 

[muffinj]

Thank you for your help.