Sixth Circuit Finds Employee’s Guaranteed Weekly Salary Was Based on Daily Rate, Defeating Exempt Classification

Sixth Circuit Finds Employee’s Guaranteed Weekly Salary Was Based on Daily Rate, Defeating Exempt Classification

Sixth Circuit Finds Employee’s Guaranteed Weekly Salary Was Based on Daily Rate, Defeating Exempt Classification Despite an employee’s being highly compensated, the Sixth Circuit reversed a summary judgment order from the district court, finding that even though the pipe inspector was highly compensated, his pay was calculated on a daily basis, making him eligible to receive overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.   tgelbman@littler.com Fri…