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Human Resources proposes converting Grade 5 from salaried to hourly amid FLSA review

Wayne County Government Operations Committee · June 4, 2026
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Summary

Human Resources Director Brian Sams told the committee that overtime exemptions under the FLSA depend on duties as well as salary and proposed converting Grade 5 from salaried to hourly; the proposal will be forwarded to the Finance Committee for formal consideration.

Human Resources Director Brian Sams returned to a previous discussion about overtime exemptions and explained that FLSA status depends on duties and responsibilities in addition to salary level.

Sams proposed modifying the salary schedule by reclassifying grade 5 from a salaried classification to an hourly pay grade. He said the change is intended to align classifications with FLSA requirements and that the proposal will be presented to the Finance Committee for formal consideration and possible adoption.