Legalities of Telecommuting —Fiorenza

Exempt and non-exempt workers. Employers must also wrestle with the application of state and federal overtime laws impacting exempt and non-exempt workers. Non-exempt employees owed overtime while performing a job in the workplace are equally entitled to overtime when performing the task at home. It is incumbent upon the employer to establish accurate job descriptions that classify the position for overtime purposes and time-keeping/recording procedures, which will help establish the employer’s compliance with overtime and other laws.