• Salaried: These employees receive a fixed annual income, distributed across the year in regular pay periods, regardless of the exact number of hours worked.
• Hourly: Full-time employees who are paid based on the actual hours worked. They may be eligible for overtime pay if they work more than the standard full-time hours.

Part-Time Employees:

• Salaried: Less common, these part-time employees receive a fixed income but for fewer hours than a typical full-time role, without the expectation of overtime pay for additional hours worked.
• Hourly: These employees work fewer hours than full-time employees and are paid based on the hours they work, with potential overtime pay according to labor laws.

Temporary Employees: Workers hired for a specific duration, often through staffing agencies, and can be paid hourly or receive a salary for the duration of their contract.

Seasonal Employees: Individuals employed for peak periods, such as holiday seasons, and can be paid on an hourly basis or receive a fixed salary for the season.

Contract Employees (Independent Contractors): Professionals contracted to perform specific tasks or projects, typically paid on a project basis or hourly rate, and not considered company employees.

Interns: Students or trainees who might work for experience, college credit, or a small stipend/salary. The structure of their compensation can vary widely.

Consultants: Experts providing professional advice or services, usually on a contract basis, and can be compensated on a project, hourly, or retainer basis.

Casual Employees: Workers without guaranteed hours, working irregularly, and usually paid an hourly rate for times they are called to work.

Remote Employees:

• Salaried: Remote workers receiving a fixed income regardless of location, similar to traditional salaried employees.
• Hourly: Remote employees paid based on the hours they work, which can include eligibility for overtime.

Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees:

• Exempt (Typically Salaried): Employees who are exempt from overtime pay requirements under labor laws, usually because of their job duties and salary level.
• Non-Exempt (Often Hourly): Employees eligible for overtime pay, typically paid on an hourly basis and covered by labor law protections regarding overtime and minimum wage.

These classifications offer a broad overview, but specific definitions and the applicability of labor laws may vary by country and local jurisdiction.