Sample Letter For A University Program

The Fair Labor Standards Act has been amended many times and is virtually an ever-changing law, however, it does not cover all employees. There are several classes of “exempt” employees, including salaried employees in the executive/managerial, administrative, and professional areas. Outside salespeople are also considered exempt. One of the issues facing companies today is knowing which employees are exempt and which are non-exempt. There are tests to determine if an employee is exempt. In 2004 the tests changed to a standard test, which is whether or not the employee’s salary is $455/week or greater and the duties test, which allows for exempt status if more than 50% of the work performed by an individual is “exempt work.” (Pass and Broadwater) Exempt employees do not receive overtime pay, which can be a substantial cost savings to a company. My previous employer required that an exempt manager close the center each night even though we had non-exempt team leads who acted as managers in most capacities. The reason was to avoid overtime costs.

I wanted to thank you again for allowing me to be a part of the HBCU Pride Summer Institute. The experience was enjoyable and enlightening. Since this experience, I have seriously questioned my career goals and direction. In fact, I really miss our quarterly self-assessments. They really provided a roadmap for growth. I also love working with Gina. She is awesome. I feel inspired, just as I did with Dr. Gamble, to stretch myself and knowledge base. I want to do more.

Health care is a fundamental element to sustaining the welfare of our society. The ability to become a student in the Grand Canyon University (GCU), Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, takes me one step closer to being able to achieve my dream of playing a vital role in helping our society towards disease prevention. My experience in the acute care setting has reinforced my passion in disease prevention and health preservation. My short term goal is to be able to successfully complete the required course work. Secondly, I want to be able to acquire the necessary certifications to be able to practice as a FNP. The program at GCU will provide me with the knowledge, and skills I will need to effectively develop my role. The long term goal I have set for myself is to reach the Doctorate level degree at some point in my career. I would like to practice at an independent level and have my own practice in

How will the new FLSA laws affect you? If you are making $47,476 a year or less, the new FLSA laws require your employer to pay you overtime after you work over forty hours in a week. If you are making over $47,476 a year you will not be paid overtime because your are considered overtime exempt. Being overtime exempt means you make enough money for your employer to legally not pay you overtime.

employee, working forty hours a week and fifty weeks a year, will earn $14,500 per year. For a

If a taxpayer pays a household employee more than $1,800, then the taxpayer is required to pay FICA taxes

8. Weekly overtime pay g. Amount & nature of exempt pay h. Weekly overtime pay

a) If he has not a basic occupation designed to insure his insure his present and future livelihood;

Volunteers are not employees. Volunteers serve organizations by contributing time, energies or talents that help to fulfil the organizations' mission. They are not paid a wage for their contribution, however some employers may pay travel and lunch expenses.

Under the FLSA and USDOL fact sheet #17A, #17C, I believe it appears clear that the position definitively qualify for exempt status and qualify under Administrative Exemption.

To whom this may concern, I am applying for the Textbook Assistance Program because in the past due to my employer being flexible with my work schedule I had no difficulty paying for my books and daily expenses. However, recently my employer is not as flexible and decided to cut my hours to down. As a result, I can only afford part of my living expenses and it will be difficult for me to get my books at the moment. I really want to continue my education and be able to achieve my dream of having a degree but at the moment it seems extremely difficult for me. I would be really thankful if I could I could be part of the Textbook Assistance Program. Thank you for taking your time and considering my application.

I am writing to express my interest in the Student Research Assistant position for Southampton Hoteliers Association. I apply for the job following a job posting listed on the association's website on January 1 this year.

The contextual influences that impact my career as a Guilford County Employee include state, local and federal laws that govern employment. As I read our text, the one that deepened my understanding of my salary was the exempt versus nonexempt compensation considerations. Educators in North Carolina meet the exemption criteria of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. I will not be paid overtime for any duties performed outside of the 40 hour work day. This includes parent teacher conferences, required meetings and training, the evaluation of students’ work related artifacts and instructional preparation. I am a salaried exempt employee who would fit into the “Learned Professional” category.

Freedom of decision making powers to individual employees varies from culture to culture, person to person, task to task and varies among organization also with in organization hierarchy.

Part IV Computation of Income Tax- REGULAR RATE 41 Gross Compensation Income (From Schedule1 Item 5A1 / 5B1 ) 42 Less: Non-Taxable / Exempt Compensation 43 Gross Taxable Compensation Income (Item 41 Less Item 42) Less: Deductions 44 Premium on Health and/or Hospitalization Insurance (Not to Exceed P 2,400 / year) 45 Personal Exemption/Exemption for Estate and Trust 46 Additional Exemption 47 Total Deductions (Sum of Items 44 to 46) 48 Net Taxable Compensation Income (Item 43 Less Item 47)