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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Human Resources lists classified employment opportunities and unclassified employment opportunities.
What is the difference between classified and unclassified employment? The Wiktionary definition for classified is not helpful: top secret, secret, confidential, restricted. Does it relate to restricted? But faculty positions are listed as unclassified, and surely those are restricted to candidates with a PhD and considerably experience. So what does classified mean in the context of job opportunities?
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Human Resources lists classified employment opportunities and unclassified employment opportunities.
What is the difference between classified and unclassified employment? The Wiktionary definition for classified is not helpful: top secret, secret, confidential, restricted. Does it relate to restricted? But faculty positions are listed as unclassified, and surely those are restricted to candidates with a PhD and considerably experience. So what does classified mean in the context of job opportunities?
terminology
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Just a note, faculty in the US might hold MA, MS, MFA, MLS and other "non doctorate" types of degrees.
– jcmeloni
Oct 11 '13 at 13:27
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In the US for faculty the general requirement is that the teacher must have attained 1 degree beyond the students they are teaching, up to a terminal degree for their field. So to teach bachelor's students (4 years) you should have a master's of some type (6 years-ish), etc. There is an exception for "assistants" so a current graduate student can teach undergrads under the authority/supervision of someone who already has attained the appropriate degree. But in fact it is an entirely separate issue to classified or not - and the word has no connection to the 'secrecy' concept of classification.
– BrianH
Oct 11 '13 at 17:30
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Just to add a bit of clarification RE the Wiktionary definition, since part of it appears to have sent you down a blind alley. Restricted is a level of NATO defense/etc security classification below confidential. The US no longer uses it; but some of our allies still do (or did the last time I looked into the matter).
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Human Resources lists classified employment opportunities and unclassified employment opportunities.
What is the difference between classified and unclassified employment? The Wiktionary definition for classified is not helpful: top secret, secret, confidential, restricted. Does it relate to restricted? But faculty positions are listed as unclassified, and surely those are restricted to candidates with a PhD and considerably experience. So what does classified mean in the context of job opportunities?
terminology
asked Oct 11 '13 at 12:55
gerrit
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Human Resources lists classified employment opportunities and unclassified employment opportunities.
What is the difference between classified and unclassified employment? The Wiktionary definition for classified is not helpful: top secret, secret, confidential, restricted. Does it relate to restricted? But faculty positions are listed as unclassified, and surely those are restricted to candidates with a PhD and considerably experience. So what does classified mean in the context of job opportunities?
terminology
asked Oct 11 '13 at 12:55
gerrit
7923926
asked Oct 11 '13 at 12:55
gerrit
7923926
asked Oct 11 '13 at 12:55
gerrit
7923926
asked Oct 11 '13 at 12:55
gerrit
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Just a note, faculty in the US might hold MA, MS, MFA, MLS and other "non doctorate" types of degrees.
– jcmeloni
Oct 11 '13 at 13:27
1
In the US for faculty the general requirement is that the teacher must have attained 1 degree beyond the students they are teaching, up to a terminal degree for their field. So to teach bachelor's students (4 years) you should have a master's of some type (6 years-ish), etc. There is an exception for "assistants" so a current graduate student can teach undergrads under the authority/supervision of someone who already has attained the appropriate degree. But in fact it is an entirely separate issue to classified or not - and the word has no connection to the 'secrecy' concept of classification.
– BrianH
Oct 11 '13 at 17:30
1
Just to add a bit of clarification RE the Wiktionary definition, since part of it appears to have sent you down a blind alley. Restricted is a level of NATO defense/etc security classification below confidential. The US no longer uses it; but some of our allies still do (or did the last time I looked into the matter).
– Dan Neely
Oct 11 '13 at 20:06
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Just a note, faculty in the US might hold MA, MS, MFA, MLS and other "non doctorate" types of degrees.
– jcmeloni
Oct 11 '13 at 13:27
1
In the US for faculty the general requirement is that the teacher must have attained 1 degree beyond the students they are teaching, up to a terminal degree for their field. So to teach bachelor's students (4 years) you should have a master's of some type (6 years-ish), etc. There is an exception for "assistants" so a current graduate student can teach undergrads under the authority/supervision of someone who already has attained the appropriate degree. But in fact it is an entirely separate issue to classified or not - and the word has no connection to the 'secrecy' concept of classification.
– BrianH
Oct 11 '13 at 17:30
1
Just to add a bit of clarification RE the Wiktionary definition, since part of it appears to have sent you down a blind alley. Restricted is a level of NATO defense/etc security classification below confidential. The US no longer uses it; but some of our allies still do (or did the last time I looked into the matter).
– Dan Neely
Oct 11 '13 at 20:06
2
2
Just a note, faculty in the US might hold MA, MS, MFA, MLS and other "non doctorate" types of degrees.
– jcmeloni
Oct 11 '13 at 13:27
Just a note, faculty in the US might hold MA, MS, MFA, MLS and other "non doctorate" types of degrees.
– jcmeloni
Oct 11 '13 at 13:27
1
1
In the US for faculty the general requirement is that the teacher must have attained 1 degree beyond the students they are teaching, up to a terminal degree for their field. So to teach bachelor's students (4 years) you should have a master's of some type (6 years-ish), etc. There is an exception for "assistants" so a current graduate student can teach undergrads under the authority/supervision of someone who already has attained the appropriate degree. But in fact it is an entirely separate issue to classified or not - and the word has no connection to the 'secrecy' concept of classification.
– BrianH
Oct 11 '13 at 17:30
In the US for faculty the general requirement is that the teacher must have attained 1 degree beyond the students they are teaching, up to a terminal degree for their field. So to teach bachelor's students (4 years) you should have a master's of some type (6 years-ish), etc. There is an exception for "assistants" so a current graduate student can teach undergrads under the authority/supervision of someone who already has attained the appropriate degree. But in fact it is an entirely separate issue to classified or not - and the word has no connection to the 'secrecy' concept of classification.
– BrianH
Oct 11 '13 at 17:30
1
1
Just to add a bit of clarification RE the Wiktionary definition, since part of it appears to have sent you down a blind alley. Restricted is a level of NATO defense/etc security classification below confidential. The US no longer uses it; but some of our allies still do (or did the last time I looked into the matter).
– Dan Neely
Oct 11 '13 at 20:06
Just to add a bit of clarification RE the Wiktionary definition, since part of it appears to have sent you down a blind alley. Restricted is a level of NATO defense/etc security classification below confidential. The US no longer uses it; but some of our allies still do (or did the last time I looked into the matter).
– Dan Neely
Oct 11 '13 at 20:06
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In general, classified vs unclassified in terms of employment opportunities -- typically with US Federal or State agencies, and a state university is such a thing -- loosely maps to the definitions of nonexempt and exempt classifications set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Every organization I've come across that makes the distinction between classified and unclassified staff does it in their own slightly different way, and HR typically makes the distinction clear in their documentation.
In your specific example, University of Madison-Wisconsin describes classified staff this way: "Classified staff positions focus primarily on supporting education, research, and the campus infrastructure. If a position entails performing functions that are similar in nature to other positions in Wisconsin state government, the position is classified."
The differences from an employee's perspective tend to be in terms of salary, raises, leave policies, and so on, and these differences will differ slightly from organization to organization. Position classification is definitely something to clarify with HR reps at each organization.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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Types of Employment
Classified Positions- includes positions that are also found
throughout State agencies. Examples at UW-Madison include:
professional administrative, clerical, blue collar, trades,
information processing, technical positions and administrative
support.
Current classified vacancies and employment policies can be found at the
Classified Human Resources website.
Unclassified Positions- includes professional positions that are primarily
associated with higher education and student employment.
Within the unclassified category there are the following types:
Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, Employees-in-Training and
student employment (Teaching Assistants, Project Assistants and
Student Help). Examples at UW-Madison include: professors, lecturers,
advisors, information processing professionals supporting research or
instruction, deans, clinicians, researchers, student service
professionals, and higher level administrative positions.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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Both previous answers are correct, however it doesn't exactly describe what difference it really makes. Should you care if you are classified or unclassified - would you prefer one position to another, if you could pick?
jcmeloni is exactly on the money about the FLSA, but I would like to add this very nice explanation as to what the fundamental difference in the two types is:
What Is an Unclassified Employee?
Classified Employees
Classified employees are sometimes called "blue collar" workers, named
after the blue denim work shirts that laborers often wore. Any
employee who doesn't fit into the unclassified category is
automatically defined as a classified employee. Classified employees
usually are paid an hourly rate, and their job duties are routine --
following a specific set of standards and rules. Examples of
classified employees are maintenance and construction workers,
clerical staff and technicians. An employer must be careful when
defining a worker's status by examining the job requirements against
FLSA standards. Job duties, not job titles, differentiate classified
from unclassified employees. For example, a garbage man could be
called a waste management administrator, but because his job duties
are routine and standard, he is a classified employee.
Unclassified Employees
Unclassified employees are sometimes called "white collar" workers,
named after the white dress shirts often worn with a business suit.
They are typically company executives, administrators, outside sales
representatives and professionals, earning a salary or commission
versus an hourly wage. With a few exceptions, an unclassified employee
must still earn at least $455 per week, the federal minimum for
executive, administrative and professional employees exempt from the
FLSA, as of 2012. He also must be paid his full salary every week, no
matter how many hours he worked.
Types of Unclassified Workers
Under the FLSA, unclassified job duties generally fall into one of
three categories: executive, professional or administrative. An
employee is considered an executive if his job description includes
managing two or more employees, the primary job function is
management, and his feedback can affect other employees, such as
hiring, firing or promoting. Professional positions usually are jobs
that require a specific type of education or licensing such as
lawyers, teachers, accountants, doctors and scientists. An
administrative position that qualifies as unclassified requires the
employee to be capable of making independent decisions. Positions in
finance, human resources, accounting, computer administration and
marketing are examples of these positions.
No Classification
There are some positions that are specifically excluded from being
defined as unclassified or classified. For example, agricultural
workers aren't covered under FLSA overtime rules. Railroad workers are
covered by the Railway Labor Act, and truck drivers are covered by the
Motor Carriers Act.
I couldn't explain it any better than that.
In short, this is almost purely a USA issue because the FLSA is federal legislation about workers rights and employer responsibilities with labor practices. It's a landmark piece of legislation, and one everyone working or employing workers in the US should make themselves very familiar with - it's really, really important.
It can at times seem like a purely bureaucratic categorization, but it can and likely will effect every aspect of your job, from pay to benefits to scheduling, performance reviews and promotions/firing.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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active
oldest
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up vote
6
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In general, classified vs unclassified in terms of employment opportunities -- typically with US Federal or State agencies, and a state university is such a thing -- loosely maps to the definitions of nonexempt and exempt classifications set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Every organization I've come across that makes the distinction between classified and unclassified staff does it in their own slightly different way, and HR typically makes the distinction clear in their documentation.
In your specific example, University of Madison-Wisconsin describes classified staff this way: "Classified staff positions focus primarily on supporting education, research, and the campus infrastructure. If a position entails performing functions that are similar in nature to other positions in Wisconsin state government, the position is classified."
The differences from an employee's perspective tend to be in terms of salary, raises, leave policies, and so on, and these differences will differ slightly from organization to organization. Position classification is definitely something to clarify with HR reps at each organization.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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In general, classified vs unclassified in terms of employment opportunities -- typically with US Federal or State agencies, and a state university is such a thing -- loosely maps to the definitions of nonexempt and exempt classifications set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Every organization I've come across that makes the distinction between classified and unclassified staff does it in their own slightly different way, and HR typically makes the distinction clear in their documentation.
In your specific example, University of Madison-Wisconsin describes classified staff this way: "Classified staff positions focus primarily on supporting education, research, and the campus infrastructure. If a position entails performing functions that are similar in nature to other positions in Wisconsin state government, the position is classified."
The differences from an employee's perspective tend to be in terms of salary, raises, leave policies, and so on, and these differences will differ slightly from organization to organization. Position classification is definitely something to clarify with HR reps at each organization.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
jcmeloni
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up vote
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accepted
In general, classified vs unclassified in terms of employment opportunities -- typically with US Federal or State agencies, and a state university is such a thing -- loosely maps to the definitions of nonexempt and exempt classifications set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Every organization I've come across that makes the distinction between classified and unclassified staff does it in their own slightly different way, and HR typically makes the distinction clear in their documentation.
In your specific example, University of Madison-Wisconsin describes classified staff this way: "Classified staff positions focus primarily on supporting education, research, and the campus infrastructure. If a position entails performing functions that are similar in nature to other positions in Wisconsin state government, the position is classified."
The differences from an employee's perspective tend to be in terms of salary, raises, leave policies, and so on, and these differences will differ slightly from organization to organization. Position classification is definitely something to clarify with HR reps at each organization.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
jcmeloni
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In general, classified vs unclassified in terms of employment opportunities -- typically with US Federal or State agencies, and a state university is such a thing -- loosely maps to the definitions of nonexempt and exempt classifications set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Every organization I've come across that makes the distinction between classified and unclassified staff does it in their own slightly different way, and HR typically makes the distinction clear in their documentation.
In your specific example, University of Madison-Wisconsin describes classified staff this way: "Classified staff positions focus primarily on supporting education, research, and the campus infrastructure. If a position entails performing functions that are similar in nature to other positions in Wisconsin state government, the position is classified."
The differences from an employee's perspective tend to be in terms of salary, raises, leave policies, and so on, and these differences will differ slightly from organization to organization. Position classification is definitely something to clarify with HR reps at each organization.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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Types of Employment
Classified Positions- includes positions that are also found
throughout State agencies. Examples at UW-Madison include:
professional administrative, clerical, blue collar, trades,
information processing, technical positions and administrative
support.
Current classified vacancies and employment policies can be found at the
Classified Human Resources website.
Unclassified Positions- includes professional positions that are primarily
associated with higher education and student employment.
Within the unclassified category there are the following types:
Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, Employees-in-Training and
student employment (Teaching Assistants, Project Assistants and
Student Help). Examples at UW-Madison include: professors, lecturers,
advisors, information processing professionals supporting research or
instruction, deans, clinicians, researchers, student service
professionals, and higher level administrative positions.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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Types of Employment
Classified Positions- includes positions that are also found
throughout State agencies. Examples at UW-Madison include:
professional administrative, clerical, blue collar, trades,
information processing, technical positions and administrative
support.
Current classified vacancies and employment policies can be found at the
Classified Human Resources website.
Unclassified Positions- includes professional positions that are primarily
associated with higher education and student employment.
Within the unclassified category there are the following types:
Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, Employees-in-Training and
student employment (Teaching Assistants, Project Assistants and
Student Help). Examples at UW-Madison include: professors, lecturers,
advisors, information processing professionals supporting research or
instruction, deans, clinicians, researchers, student service
professionals, and higher level administrative positions.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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up vote
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up vote
5
down vote
Types of Employment
Classified Positions- includes positions that are also found
throughout State agencies. Examples at UW-Madison include:
professional administrative, clerical, blue collar, trades,
information processing, technical positions and administrative
support.
Current classified vacancies and employment policies can be found at the
Classified Human Resources website.
Unclassified Positions- includes professional positions that are primarily
associated with higher education and student employment.
Within the unclassified category there are the following types:
Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, Employees-in-Training and
student employment (Teaching Assistants, Project Assistants and
Student Help). Examples at UW-Madison include: professors, lecturers,
advisors, information processing professionals supporting research or
instruction, deans, clinicians, researchers, student service
professionals, and higher level administrative positions.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
mhoran_psprep
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Types of Employment
Classified Positions- includes positions that are also found
throughout State agencies. Examples at UW-Madison include:
professional administrative, clerical, blue collar, trades,
information processing, technical positions and administrative
support.
Current classified vacancies and employment policies can be found at the
Classified Human Resources website.
Unclassified Positions- includes professional positions that are primarily
associated with higher education and student employment.
Within the unclassified category there are the following types:
Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, Employees-in-Training and
student employment (Teaching Assistants, Project Assistants and
Student Help). Examples at UW-Madison include: professors, lecturers,
advisors, information processing professionals supporting research or
instruction, deans, clinicians, researchers, student service
professionals, and higher level administrative positions.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:24
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Both previous answers are correct, however it doesn't exactly describe what difference it really makes. Should you care if you are classified or unclassified - would you prefer one position to another, if you could pick?
jcmeloni is exactly on the money about the FLSA, but I would like to add this very nice explanation as to what the fundamental difference in the two types is:
What Is an Unclassified Employee?
Classified Employees
Classified employees are sometimes called "blue collar" workers, named
after the blue denim work shirts that laborers often wore. Any
employee who doesn't fit into the unclassified category is
automatically defined as a classified employee. Classified employees
usually are paid an hourly rate, and their job duties are routine --
following a specific set of standards and rules. Examples of
classified employees are maintenance and construction workers,
clerical staff and technicians. An employer must be careful when
defining a worker's status by examining the job requirements against
FLSA standards. Job duties, not job titles, differentiate classified
from unclassified employees. For example, a garbage man could be
called a waste management administrator, but because his job duties
are routine and standard, he is a classified employee.
Unclassified Employees
Unclassified employees are sometimes called "white collar" workers,
named after the white dress shirts often worn with a business suit.
They are typically company executives, administrators, outside sales
representatives and professionals, earning a salary or commission
versus an hourly wage. With a few exceptions, an unclassified employee
must still earn at least $455 per week, the federal minimum for
executive, administrative and professional employees exempt from the
FLSA, as of 2012. He also must be paid his full salary every week, no
matter how many hours he worked.
Types of Unclassified Workers
Under the FLSA, unclassified job duties generally fall into one of
three categories: executive, professional or administrative. An
employee is considered an executive if his job description includes
managing two or more employees, the primary job function is
management, and his feedback can affect other employees, such as
hiring, firing or promoting. Professional positions usually are jobs
that require a specific type of education or licensing such as
lawyers, teachers, accountants, doctors and scientists. An
administrative position that qualifies as unclassified requires the
employee to be capable of making independent decisions. Positions in
finance, human resources, accounting, computer administration and
marketing are examples of these positions.
No Classification
There are some positions that are specifically excluded from being
defined as unclassified or classified. For example, agricultural
workers aren't covered under FLSA overtime rules. Railroad workers are
covered by the Railway Labor Act, and truck drivers are covered by the
Motor Carriers Act.
I couldn't explain it any better than that.
In short, this is almost purely a USA issue because the FLSA is federal legislation about workers rights and employer responsibilities with labor practices. It's a landmark piece of legislation, and one everyone working or employing workers in the US should make themselves very familiar with - it's really, really important.
It can at times seem like a purely bureaucratic categorization, but it can and likely will effect every aspect of your job, from pay to benefits to scheduling, performance reviews and promotions/firing.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
BrianH
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up vote
3
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Both previous answers are correct, however it doesn't exactly describe what difference it really makes. Should you care if you are classified or unclassified - would you prefer one position to another, if you could pick?
jcmeloni is exactly on the money about the FLSA, but I would like to add this very nice explanation as to what the fundamental difference in the two types is:
What Is an Unclassified Employee?
Classified Employees
Classified employees are sometimes called "blue collar" workers, named
after the blue denim work shirts that laborers often wore. Any
employee who doesn't fit into the unclassified category is
automatically defined as a classified employee. Classified employees
usually are paid an hourly rate, and their job duties are routine --
following a specific set of standards and rules. Examples of
classified employees are maintenance and construction workers,
clerical staff and technicians. An employer must be careful when
defining a worker's status by examining the job requirements against
FLSA standards. Job duties, not job titles, differentiate classified
from unclassified employees. For example, a garbage man could be
called a waste management administrator, but because his job duties
are routine and standard, he is a classified employee.
Unclassified Employees
Unclassified employees are sometimes called "white collar" workers,
named after the white dress shirts often worn with a business suit.
They are typically company executives, administrators, outside sales
representatives and professionals, earning a salary or commission
versus an hourly wage. With a few exceptions, an unclassified employee
must still earn at least $455 per week, the federal minimum for
executive, administrative and professional employees exempt from the
FLSA, as of 2012. He also must be paid his full salary every week, no
matter how many hours he worked.
Types of Unclassified Workers
Under the FLSA, unclassified job duties generally fall into one of
three categories: executive, professional or administrative. An
employee is considered an executive if his job description includes
managing two or more employees, the primary job function is
management, and his feedback can affect other employees, such as
hiring, firing or promoting. Professional positions usually are jobs
that require a specific type of education or licensing such as
lawyers, teachers, accountants, doctors and scientists. An
administrative position that qualifies as unclassified requires the
employee to be capable of making independent decisions. Positions in
finance, human resources, accounting, computer administration and
marketing are examples of these positions.
No Classification
There are some positions that are specifically excluded from being
defined as unclassified or classified. For example, agricultural
workers aren't covered under FLSA overtime rules. Railroad workers are
covered by the Railway Labor Act, and truck drivers are covered by the
Motor Carriers Act.
I couldn't explain it any better than that.
In short, this is almost purely a USA issue because the FLSA is federal legislation about workers rights and employer responsibilities with labor practices. It's a landmark piece of legislation, and one everyone working or employing workers in the US should make themselves very familiar with - it's really, really important.
It can at times seem like a purely bureaucratic categorization, but it can and likely will effect every aspect of your job, from pay to benefits to scheduling, performance reviews and promotions/firing.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
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Both previous answers are correct, however it doesn't exactly describe what difference it really makes. Should you care if you are classified or unclassified - would you prefer one position to another, if you could pick?
jcmeloni is exactly on the money about the FLSA, but I would like to add this very nice explanation as to what the fundamental difference in the two types is:
What Is an Unclassified Employee?
Classified Employees
Classified employees are sometimes called "blue collar" workers, named
after the blue denim work shirts that laborers often wore. Any
employee who doesn't fit into the unclassified category is
automatically defined as a classified employee. Classified employees
usually are paid an hourly rate, and their job duties are routine --
following a specific set of standards and rules. Examples of
classified employees are maintenance and construction workers,
clerical staff and technicians. An employer must be careful when
defining a worker's status by examining the job requirements against
FLSA standards. Job duties, not job titles, differentiate classified
from unclassified employees. For example, a garbage man could be
called a waste management administrator, but because his job duties
are routine and standard, he is a classified employee.
Unclassified Employees
Unclassified employees are sometimes called "white collar" workers,
named after the white dress shirts often worn with a business suit.
They are typically company executives, administrators, outside sales
representatives and professionals, earning a salary or commission
versus an hourly wage. With a few exceptions, an unclassified employee
must still earn at least $455 per week, the federal minimum for
executive, administrative and professional employees exempt from the
FLSA, as of 2012. He also must be paid his full salary every week, no
matter how many hours he worked.
Types of Unclassified Workers
Under the FLSA, unclassified job duties generally fall into one of
three categories: executive, professional or administrative. An
employee is considered an executive if his job description includes
managing two or more employees, the primary job function is
management, and his feedback can affect other employees, such as
hiring, firing or promoting. Professional positions usually are jobs
that require a specific type of education or licensing such as
lawyers, teachers, accountants, doctors and scientists. An
administrative position that qualifies as unclassified requires the
employee to be capable of making independent decisions. Positions in
finance, human resources, accounting, computer administration and
marketing are examples of these positions.
No Classification
There are some positions that are specifically excluded from being
defined as unclassified or classified. For example, agricultural
workers aren't covered under FLSA overtime rules. Railroad workers are
covered by the Railway Labor Act, and truck drivers are covered by the
Motor Carriers Act.
I couldn't explain it any better than that.
In short, this is almost purely a USA issue because the FLSA is federal legislation about workers rights and employer responsibilities with labor practices. It's a landmark piece of legislation, and one everyone working or employing workers in the US should make themselves very familiar with - it's really, really important.
It can at times seem like a purely bureaucratic categorization, but it can and likely will effect every aspect of your job, from pay to benefits to scheduling, performance reviews and promotions/firing.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
BrianH
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Both previous answers are correct, however it doesn't exactly describe what difference it really makes. Should you care if you are classified or unclassified - would you prefer one position to another, if you could pick?
jcmeloni is exactly on the money about the FLSA, but I would like to add this very nice explanation as to what the fundamental difference in the two types is:
What Is an Unclassified Employee?
Classified Employees
Classified employees are sometimes called "blue collar" workers, named
after the blue denim work shirts that laborers often wore. Any
employee who doesn't fit into the unclassified category is
automatically defined as a classified employee. Classified employees
usually are paid an hourly rate, and their job duties are routine --
following a specific set of standards and rules. Examples of
classified employees are maintenance and construction workers,
clerical staff and technicians. An employer must be careful when
defining a worker's status by examining the job requirements against
FLSA standards. Job duties, not job titles, differentiate classified
from unclassified employees. For example, a garbage man could be
called a waste management administrator, but because his job duties
are routine and standard, he is a classified employee.
Unclassified Employees
Unclassified employees are sometimes called "white collar" workers,
named after the white dress shirts often worn with a business suit.
They are typically company executives, administrators, outside sales
representatives and professionals, earning a salary or commission
versus an hourly wage. With a few exceptions, an unclassified employee
must still earn at least $455 per week, the federal minimum for
executive, administrative and professional employees exempt from the
FLSA, as of 2012. He also must be paid his full salary every week, no
matter how many hours he worked.
Types of Unclassified Workers
Under the FLSA, unclassified job duties generally fall into one of
three categories: executive, professional or administrative. An
employee is considered an executive if his job description includes
managing two or more employees, the primary job function is
management, and his feedback can affect other employees, such as
hiring, firing or promoting. Professional positions usually are jobs
that require a specific type of education or licensing such as
lawyers, teachers, accountants, doctors and scientists. An
administrative position that qualifies as unclassified requires the
employee to be capable of making independent decisions. Positions in
finance, human resources, accounting, computer administration and
marketing are examples of these positions.
No Classification
There are some positions that are specifically excluded from being
defined as unclassified or classified. For example, agricultural
workers aren't covered under FLSA overtime rules. Railroad workers are
covered by the Railway Labor Act, and truck drivers are covered by the
Motor Carriers Act.
I couldn't explain it any better than that.
In short, this is almost purely a USA issue because the FLSA is federal legislation about workers rights and employer responsibilities with labor practices. It's a landmark piece of legislation, and one everyone working or employing workers in the US should make themselves very familiar with - it's really, really important.
It can at times seem like a purely bureaucratic categorization, but it can and likely will effect every aspect of your job, from pay to benefits to scheduling, performance reviews and promotions/firing.
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
BrianH
4,1931423
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
BrianH
4,1931423
answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
BrianH
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answered Oct 11 '13 at 17:23
BrianH
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Just a note, faculty in the US might hold MA, MS, MFA, MLS and other "non doctorate" types of degrees.
– jcmeloni
Oct 11 '13 at 13:27
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In the US for faculty the general requirement is that the teacher must have attained 1 degree beyond the students they are teaching, up to a terminal degree for their field. So to teach bachelor's students (4 years) you should have a master's of some type (6 years-ish), etc. There is an exception for "assistants" so a current graduate student can teach undergrads under the authority/supervision of someone who already has attained the appropriate degree. But in fact it is an entirely separate issue to classified or not - and the word has no connection to the 'secrecy' concept of classification.
– BrianH
Oct 11 '13 at 17:30
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Just to add a bit of clarification RE the Wiktionary definition, since part of it appears to have sent you down a blind alley. Restricted is a level of NATO defense/etc security classification below confidential. The US no longer uses it; but some of our allies still do (or did the last time I looked into the matter).
– Dan Neely
Oct 11 '13 at 20:06