Salary

Definition: A fixed amount of compensation paid to an employee on a regular basis (e.g., weekly, biweekly, or monthly) regardless of the number of hours worked…

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A fixed amount of compensation paid to an employee on a regular basis (e.g., weekly, biweekly, or monthly) regardless of the number of hours worked. Salaried employees are typically exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DurationShort-Term

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  • WagesHourly pay vs. fixed periodic pay