When Fresh Munchables started out, it used spreadsheets to manage wages, sales, and inventory. Although the company has grown exponentially, it still uses an outdated system. The compensation team is now looking for a computer systems analyst to manage the company’s disorganized system and solve any computer-related issues. Due to the nature of this role, the compensation team will consider this employee exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Why would it be beneficial for the company for this employee to be exempt?
A. Exempt employees are paid more than nonexempt employees but are not required to work overtime, unlike nonexempt employees.
B. Exempt employees usually work fewer hours and are paid lower wages than nonexempt employees.
C. Exempt employees work longer hours but are paid the same as nonexempt employees.
D. Exempt employees work flexible hours and are not paid overtime, unlike nonexempt employees.
