Updated to reflect the vacatur of the overtime rule updating and revising the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption requirements, effective November 15, 2024.
Updated to reflect the overtime and recordkeeping exemption for employees of seasonal amusement and recreational establishments, effective January 1, 2018.
Use this flowchart to determine if an employee is exempt or nonexempt from the minimum wage or overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This Quick Reference chart addresses some of the most common scenarios for determining whether employees need to be paid under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when employers close down their workplaces or when employees are unable or unwilling to work because of a snowstorm, hurricane or other natural disaster.