In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E?, Labor & Employment attorneys Leah Stiegler and Fred Schutt unpack two Wage and Hour opinion letters issued by the Department of Labor earlier this year. They break down the DOL’s guidance on certain incentive bonuses, explaining why bonuses that involve some employer judgment may still be considered non‑discretionary.
The conversation also tackles whether an employer may classify an employee who qualifies for an exemption as non‑exempt. Leah and Fred explore why an employer might choose this approach and the legal implications that follow.
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