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Generally, there is no prohibition against an individual maintaining full-time and part-time employment, or employment in two part-time positions within the same agency, regardless of hourly or salary status. However, the agency should ensure that an employee is not obtaining hourly pay during hours for which the employee is already being compensated through salary, as doing so would likely constitute payroll fraud.
An employee, even one who is employed in two positions with the same employer, is generally classified as either exempt or non-exempt for the purposes of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this determination is usually made through a combination of the compensation paid to the employee and the type of duties the employee is asked to perform.
The U.S. Department of Labor provides guidance and classification assistance for employers. Here, the agency should consult with its legal counsel and if necessary seek assistance from the Department of Labor in order to ensure the employee is properly classified.
Generally, exempt employees are not required to receive FLSA overtime (Time and a Half), and Federal Law authorizes an employer to provide additional money on an hourly basis to a salaried employee for performance of additional duties beyond those for which they are compensated through salary.
Louisiana Legislative Auditor website: 08/19/2025 02:23:16 PM
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