Misclassifying employees as exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act is one of the most common legal compliance mistakes an employer can make, yet the rules governing classification remain a source of confusion for even seasoned HR professionals. This session breaks down the salary basis and duties tests in plain language, walks through real-world scenarios where classification calls get tricky, and highlights the red flags that trigger Department of Labor scrutiny. Attendees will leave with a practical compliance checklist and concrete strategies to audit current classifications, reduce organizational risk, and confidently navigate the gray areas that keep HR professionals up at night.