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Audit Scope and Employee Identification

Employee record and job title match the classification being audited critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Primary work location and business unit documented

Exemption category identified critical (required)

Review period defined and current job description version attached critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Salary Basis Test

Guaranteed salary meets or exceeds the applicable minimum threshold critical (required)

Salary is paid on a predetermined basis not reduced by quantity or quality of work critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Improper deductions were not made during the audit period critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Docking rules, partial-day absence handling, and leave policies support salary basis compliance

Yes No N/A

Any exceptions or pay adjustments were reviewed for FLSA impact

Yes No N/A

Duties Test Review

Actual duties align with the selected exemption category critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Employee customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment where required

Yes No N/A

Employee's primary duty is exempt work rather than non-exempt production or clerical work critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Time allocation between exempt and non-exempt tasks reviewed

Supervisory authority, professional credentials, or specialized knowledge supports exemption basis where applicable

Yes No N/A

Documentation and Payroll Controls

Job description reflects current duties and exemption rationale critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Manager and HR approvals documented for the classification decision

Yes No N/A

Payroll system setup matches exempt status and salary basis rules critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Any prior complaints, audits, or corrections related to classification were reviewed

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Deficiencies or non-conformances documented with specific evidence critical (required)

Corrective action plan assigned with owner and due date

Reclassification or legal review required based on findings

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

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Run: FLSA Exemption Classification Audit Checklist

Audit Scope and Employee Identification

Salary Basis Test

Duties Test Review

Documentation and Payroll Controls

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

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