US workplace terms
Exempt and non-exempt
US employment categories. Non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours over 40 a week; exempt employees, usually salaried professionals, aren't.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the US, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules differ between states and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
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Engineers are exempt, so no overtime pay.
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