You have recently been given the responsibility to update all of the company’s job descriptions to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classifications. The company president believes his secretary is an exempt employee and she is not eligible for overtime pay when she works more than 40 hours in a workweek. You need to prepare a memorandum outlining the essential job functions/ duties and giving an opinion about whether the secretary position qualifies for an exempt status classification. To assist you in making this determination, go to www.dol.gov/whd/flsa.
What would the HR professional identify as required key essential functions for the position to qualify for an exempt classification?