Employee Status/Classification

A good employee status and classification policy will allow employers to correctly classify not only exempt and nonexempt employees but also regular full-time, part-time, temporary, and on-call employees, as well as independent contractors. Increasingly, these decisions are being challenged by state and federal labor departments and the courts; therefore, you should document those facts that support your employee classifications. It is important to keep proper records when classifying an individual employee in case that classification later comes into question. Use this "Employee Status/Classification" policy template to create a policy that fits the needs of your organization.