• Head of a school, i.e., superintendent principal, etc., and any assistants “responsible for administration of such matters as curriculum . . . and other aspects of the teaching program” • Department heads in institutions of higher education, i.e., Dean of the Mathematics Department • Academic counselors “who perform work such as administering school testing programs, assisting students with academic problems and advising students concerning degree requirements” Specifically excluded from the special academic administrative employee test are jobs relating to such things as building management, health of students, psychologists, and lunch room managers.

Such jobs, however, may be exempt under the FLSA white collar exemptions previously discussed. Authored by Mark E. Brossman, Scott A. Gold, Donna Lazarus and Ann Margius. If you have any questions concerning this Alert, please contact your attorney at Schulte Roth & Zabel or one of the authors. For more information on these changes generally, plus changes to New York’s minimum wage laws and exempt employee salary thresholds, please see our May 27, 2016 Alert. This information has been prepared by Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP (“SRZ”) for general informational purposes only.

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