Assignment #1 Comp and Benefits

Answer the questions for the case titled Exempt or Nonexempton page 47 of your text book.  

Text book: Strategic Compensation a Human Resource Management Approach

Questions:

1. Why did Amy classify the shift leaders as exempt? Are there any advantages to Jones Department Store to having the shift leaders classified as exempt?

2. Do you think that the shift leaders are properly classified as exempt? Why or why not?

3. What are some factors that Amy should consider when determining whether shift leaders are exempt or nonexempt?

The following guidelines should be followed:

• APA format with a title page - no abstract needed
• One professional outside reference
• At least two references from your text book
• Minimum of 500 words
• College level writing/grammar is always expected