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Nonexempt: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonexempt

 

[ nɒnɪɡˈzɛmpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

employment status

Nonexempt refers to employees who are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These employees earn an hourly wage and are not exempt from overtime rules. It is important for employers to classify employees accurately to ensure compliance with labor laws.

Synonyms

hourly, non-exempt, overtime eligible

Examples of usage

  • All nonexempt workers must be paid overtime for hours worked over 40 in a week.
  • The company reviewed its employee classifications to ensure that nonexempt staff receive the correct pay.
  • Nonexempt positions include most hourly jobs.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonexempt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não isento

🇮🇳 गैर-मुक्त

🇩🇪 nicht befreit

🇮🇩 tidak dikecualikan

🇺🇦 не звільнений

🇵🇱 niezwolniony

🇯🇵 非免除の

🇫🇷 non exonéré

🇪🇸 no exento

🇹🇷 istisna olmayan

🇰🇷 면제되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير معفى

🇨🇿 nevyňovaný

🇸🇰 nevyňovaný

🇨🇳 非豁免的

🇸🇮 neizpuščen

🇮🇸 ekki undanþegið

🇰🇿 босатылмаған

🇬🇪 არასრული

🇦🇿 istiqamətdən kənar

🇲🇽 no exento

Etymology

The term nonexempt comes from the prefix 'non-' which indicates negation, combined with 'exempt', a word of Latin origin meaning 'freed from obligation'. The use of the term in an employment context has gained prominence with the introduction of labor laws in the early 20th century, particularly with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in the United States. The Act was established to protect workers from abuses related to pay and working hours. As organizations began to define employee roles and classifications more rigorously, the distinction between exempt and nonexempt employees became crucial. Nonexempt employees are typically paid on an hourly basis and have specific rights for overtime pay, while exempt employees are often salaried and not entitled to overtime compensation. This classification aims to ensure fair remuneration in various work environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,087, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.