An employee whose position is determined to be non$-$exempt indicates that she wants to be exempt. Which of the following should HR do$?$

a$.$

Get her to sign an affidavit to that effect and then make the change $($This will save the company from paying overtime$)$

b$.$

Deny the request. Employees cannot opt out of exempt vs$.$ non$-$exempt status

c$.$

Review if she actually has worked overtime during this tax reporting year and convert here if she has not worked overtime

d$.$

Make the change if the company wants to do so$,$ but only if every similarly situated employee in the position is also changed

e$.$

Accept the request, but only on a prospective basis $($i$.$e$.,$ OT already paid must not be reclaimed$)$