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NBR: Question for the HR folks

Here's my story:

I was an exempt employee up until about 5 years ago when they switched me back to non-exempt since it's a gray area of whether my job had a significant financial impact. In the last two months my job has changed a lot and I feel that it could qualify me to be an exempt employee.  I've never really bothered about it before because I get paid the same regardless, overtime was never an issue.  Now it's very difficult for me to do my job with no overtime.  I have to leave at 4:30ish every day to pick up Wes so I often skip lunches, especially on payroll weeks. Sometimes our systems are slow so I can't clock out until 15 minutes late.  I just got an email that all over time needs to be approved.  Fine, I get it, but I know she won't approve it.  This email was most definitely directed at me since I'm the only one that has any overtime.  I just can't seem to go a pay period without an hour or so.  I'm perpetually on time and have an impeccable attendance record, but I just can't squeeze everything in under 80 hours.

So the question is, is it worth asking HR if I qualify as an exempt employee? And if so, how do I go about it? I'm guessing it's a simple thing, but I don't want to miss something and I know they aren't obligated to do it anything.  I'm just feeling really exhausted by the time crunch and I honestly don't care about not getting paid that over time.  It's worth it to me to stop having to hassle with time clocks and wanting to cry (which I've done several times) by the time crunch.

I feel really stupid asking on the interwebs, but my frustration is getting the better of me.  I can PM more specific details if it might help.
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Re: NBR: Question for the HR folks

  • Let HR know that your job responsibilities have changed in the past two months and you'd like to have them look at the job description to make sure you're properly classified.  
    75 Books in 2015?
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  • MrsJenE said:
    Let HR know that your job responsibilities have changed in the past two months and you'd like to have them look at the job description to make sure you're properly classified.  
    This is a normal thing? I'm a little bit worried about backlash.  My supervisor, HR and myself work closely so I'm nervous. Maybe, I shouldn't be. Sounds like it's something that's pretty typical?
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    116 books in 2016

    my read shelf:
    Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Wes: 10/8/2012


  • SnShne322 said:
    MrsJenE said:
    Let HR know that your job responsibilities have changed in the past two months and you'd like to have them look at the job description to make sure you're properly classified.  
    This is a normal thing? I'm a little bit worried about backlash.  My supervisor, HR and myself work closely so I'm nervous. Maybe, I shouldn't be. Sounds like it's something that's pretty typical?
    It's not uncommon.  These aren't temporary duties, right?  If your supervisor isn't happy about it, have a conversation about how you don't want to have to worry about putting in overtime.  Becoming a salaried employee would solve the problem on both ends...you don't have to freak out and she doesn't have to monitor your OT.
    75 Books in 2015?
    image

    photo OutlanderMafia.jpg  
    It's slippery as waterweed.
  • MrsJenE said:
    SnShne322 said:
    MrsJenE said:
    Let HR know that your job responsibilities have changed in the past two months and you'd like to have them look at the job description to make sure you're properly classified.  
    This is a normal thing? I'm a little bit worried about backlash.  My supervisor, HR and myself work closely so I'm nervous. Maybe, I shouldn't be. Sounds like it's something that's pretty typical?
    It's not uncommon.  These aren't temporary duties, right?  If your supervisor isn't happy about it, have a conversation about how you don't want to have to worry about putting in overtime.  Becoming a salaried employee would solve the problem on both ends...you don't have to freak out and she doesn't have to monitor your OT.
    Thanks.  I'll keep those ideas in mind when asking.  I can't imagine why it should make a difference to her, honestly.  However, she's been really, really touchy lately, so I'm preparing myself for the worst. 
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    116 books in 2016

    my read shelf:
    Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Wes: 10/8/2012


  • SnShne322 said:
    MrsJenE said:
    SnShne322 said:
    MrsJenE said:
    Let HR know that your job responsibilities have changed in the past two months and you'd like to have them look at the job description to make sure you're properly classified.  
    This is a normal thing? I'm a little bit worried about backlash.  My supervisor, HR and myself work closely so I'm nervous. Maybe, I shouldn't be. Sounds like it's something that's pretty typical?
    It's not uncommon.  These aren't temporary duties, right?  If your supervisor isn't happy about it, have a conversation about how you don't want to have to worry about putting in overtime.  Becoming a salaried employee would solve the problem on both ends...you don't have to freak out and she doesn't have to monitor your OT.
    Thanks.  I'll keep those ideas in mind when asking.  I can't imagine why it should make a difference to her, honestly.  However, she's been really, really touchy lately, so I'm preparing myself for the worst. 
    Pose it as though it's something that's mutually beneficial.
    75 Books in 2015?
    image

    photo OutlanderMafia.jpg  
    It's slippery as waterweed.
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