Employee Classifications

Employees are classified as either exempt or nonexempt under federal and Florida wage and hour laws, and are further classified for administrative purposes. The designations below are used throughout this Handbook.

Exempt Employees

Exempt employees hold positions that meet the specific tests established by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable Florida wage and hour laws, and are exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Exempt employees are compensated on a salary basis and are required to work as much of each workday or workweek as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay. You will be informed whether your status is exempt or nonexempt and should consult your supervisor or Human Resources with any questions.

Nonexempt Employees

Nonexempt employees hold positions that do not meet FLSA exemption tests and are not exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Consistent with the FLSA and Florida law, nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay at one and one half their regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek. Florida does not require daily overtime beyond federal FLSA requirements. You will be informed whether your status is exempt or nonexempt and should consult your supervisor or Human Resources with any questions.

Full Time Employees

Full time nonexempt employees are those who are typically scheduled for, and who regularly work, at least 30 hours per week and at least 1,560 hours per year. Full time exempt employees typically work 40 or more hours per week and 2,080 hours per year. Full time employees are generally eligible for the employee benefits described in this Handbook and are provided with benefits required by applicable law.

Part Time Employees

Part time nonexempt employees are those who are normally scheduled to work, and who regularly work, fewer than 30 hours per week and less than 1,560 hours per year. Part time exempt employees typically work less than 40 hours per week or 2,080 hours per year. Part time employees may be assigned a work schedule in advance or may work on an as needed basis. Part time employees are eligible for some but not all of the employee benefits described in this Handbook, and are provided with benefits required by applicable law.

Temporary Employees

Temporary employees are those employed for short term assignments. They are generally hired to supplement the workforce or to assist with the completion of a specific project, and the assignments are of limited duration. Temporary employees are not eligible for Company benefits except as required by applicable law, and may be classified as exempt or nonexempt based on job duties and compensation.

Inactive Status

Employees who are on any type of leave of absence, work related or non work related, that exceeds any protected federal or state leave will be placed on inactive status. Unless health benefit continuation is required by law, benefits will terminate according to the terms of the Company's insurance carrier. Employees on inactive status may be eligible to elect continuation of health coverage at the employee's expense under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) or, for employers with fewer than 20 employees, under the Florida Health Insurance Coverage Continuation Act (Florida Statutes Section 627.6692). Contact Human Resources for more information.