Are You 100% Sure Your Employees Are Classified Correctly?

Guessing on employee classification is one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make.

The two most common pitfalls:

• 1099 vs. W2: Calling a worker an "independent contractor" to avoid payroll taxes or benefits doesn't make it legal. The IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) have strict tests, and failing them leads to massive back taxes, fines, and penalties.

• Exempt vs. Non-Exempt: Paying an employee a salary does not automatically make them "exempt" from overtime. If their specific job duties don't meet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) "duties test," you still owe them overtime for every hour worked over 40.

Don't risk an audit. AAIM helps our members get this right from the start.

As an AAIM member, you get: ✅ An HR Hotline: Call our experts before you hire to get a professional opinion on classification. ✅ Job Description Support: We help you write compliant job descriptions that serve as your first line of defense. ✅ Timely Legal Updates: We track changing DOL rules and salary thresholds so you are never caught off guard.

Stop guessing and start knowing. Contact us to learn how AAIM membership can protect your business.

Jason Quinones

407-399-7220

Jason.Quinones@aaimea@org