What is work status (exempt vs. non-exempt)?

An exempt employee is not eligible to receive overtime pay, and is excluded from minimum wage requirements. One of the main differences between exempt employees and non-exempt employees is that exempt employees receive a salary for the work they perform, while non-exempt employees earn an hourly wage.

Non-exempt employees are guaranteed an hourly wage and overtime pay under the FLSA. They must earn at least the federal or state minimum wage for every hour worked, and overtime pay for any amount of time exceeding 40 hours. Any job that earns a minimum wage is eligible for overtime pay and is considered non-exempt.

For more details, read The Difference Between Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees.