The Highly Compensated Employee Exemption Applies to Employees Who Are

question 61

Essay

The highly compensated employee exemption applies to employees who are paid total annual compensation of $100,000 or more,perform office or nonmanual work,and regularly perform at least one of the duties of an exempt executive,administrative,or professional employee.

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Definitions:

Right of Reimbursement

The legal right to be repaid or compensated for expenses, losses, or liabilities incurred on behalf of another party or as a result of another's actions.

Preponderance of the Evidence

A standard of proof in civil cases, requiring that a party's evidence is more convincing than the opponent's evidence to win the case.

Advisory

Providing suggestions, recommendations, or guidance, often from a position of expertise.

Mandatory

Required by law or rules; obligatory, leaving no room for personal discretion or choice.