Class Code

The first letter of the Class Code denotes which employee group the job classification belongs to. Employee groups include the following collective bargaining units:

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Code

The FLSA Code denotes whether or not the job classification is exempt (“E”) or non-exempt (“N”) from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in exempt classifications work as many hours as necessary to get the job done. They do not receive overtime, either in time off or in cash compensation. Exempt employees do receive administrative leave, also known as “admin leave” or “job basis leave”, not to exceed 40 hours in a calendar year. Employees in non-exempt classifications must receive overtime (either pay or time off) for hours worked in excess of 40 in a standard work week.

Salary Grade/Living Wage

The Salary Grade denotes the number of the pay grade associated with the classification description. Employees in benefit eligible full-time and part-time positions shall be paid no less than the Living Wage rate in Broward County as of January 1st of the calendar year. For employees in benefit eligible positions, the living wage adjustment will be paid in accordance with the employee’s collective bargaining agreement, if applicable. There are certain classifications with entry level hourly pay rates that reflect the labor market, but are below that of the current living wage. Nevertheless, benefit eligible employees in those positions shall be paid no less than the current living wage. For additional information, review the Living Wage Ordinance.