Exempt employees categorized as political, professional, executive or administrative under the Fair Labor Standards Act are not eligible for overtime pay. Those not categorized in one of the aforementioned areas are subject to the FLSA overtime provisions outlined in BOR Policy 4:25. Employees who are exempt from the FLSA are expected to work the hours necessary to complete assignments. BHSU's official hours of business are 8 am - 5 pm. During business hours, each office is expected to be fully operational. Leave is not to be taken in less than 8 hour increments. Employees must continue to obtain approval from their supervisor prior to an absence from work. Managers are expected to set the normal working hours and approve time away from the job for employees not eligible for overtime, regardless of whether leave must be taken.