Employees who are excluded from the FLSA minimum wage and overtime pay requirements are known as

• A. Non-exempt employees
• B. Exempt employees
• C. Temporary employees
• D. Independent contractors

Answer: (B)

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, some workers are excluded from the minimum wage and overtime requirements because their job duties and compensation meet specific exemptions. These workers are known as exempt employees. They’re usually paid on a salary basis and perform duties that fit categories like executive, administrative, professional, or outside sales. Because they meet the exemption criteria, the FLSA does not require overtime pay for hours beyond 40 in a week for them (though state laws may add protections). Non-exempt employees must receive minimum wage and overtime, while temporary status or independent contractor arrangements don’t define exemption in the same way.