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Under the FLSA, all of the following categories are defined as "white-collar" exemptions EXCEPT:
Suggested Answer: D
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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 'white-collar exemptions' apply to certain salaried employees who meet specific duties and salary tests. The three main categories are:
Executive (Option A) -- Managers with supervisory responsibilities.
Administrative (Option B) -- Employees in non-manual work related to business operations.
Outside Sales (Option C) -- Sales employees working away from the employer's place of business.
Option D (Computer Hardware Operators) is incorrect because this role does not qualify for exemption under the FLSA white-collar rules. Only certain IT professionals (software engineers, systems analysts, etc.) qualify under the Computer Employee Exemption.
29 comments · newest first
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Delmy
7 months ago
Just to clarify, the other three are all exempt categories.
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Lelia
7 months ago
Classic case of confusion with job titles!
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Jean
8 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it was.
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Cherelle
8 months ago
Totally agree, it's definitely not included!
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Rikki
8 months ago
D) Computer Hardware Operators isn't a white-collar exemption.
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Lili
8 months ago
D) is the obvious answer. Computer hardware operators? Really? That's so outdated.
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Junita
8 months ago
Wait, they actually have a category called "computer hardware operators"? What is this, the 90s?
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Lasandra
8 months ago
D) is the right choice. Computer hardware operators are not considered "white-collar" workers under the FLSA.
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Kristofer
9 months ago
Hmm, I was leaning towards B) Administrative, but D) Computer Hardware Operators makes more sense. The FLSA is tricky!
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Jennifer
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is D. Computer hardware operators don't fit the "white-collar" exemption criteria.
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Rene
9 months ago
D) Computer Hardware Operators is the correct answer. The FLSA defines executive, administrative, and outside sales as "white-collar" exemptions, but not computer hardware operators.
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Adaline
9 months ago
I remember the Department of Labor guidelines mentioning specific roles, but I’m uncertain if Computer Hardware Operators were listed as exempt.
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Tula
9 months ago
I feel like I might be mixing up the categories. I know Executive and Administrative are exemptions, but I can't recall if Computer Hardware Operators are included.
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Eugene
9 months ago
I practiced a similar question about FLSA exemptions last week, and I think Outside Sales is definitely an exemption.
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Buffy
10 months ago
Agreed! White-collar usually means more managerial roles.
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Bernardo
10 months ago
I think it's D) Computer Hardware Operators. They don't fit the white-collar mold.
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Millie
10 months ago
Definitely D. The others are clearly defined exemptions.
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Chauncey
10 months ago
I was torn between C and D, but D seems right.
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Theresia
11 months ago
I remember studying the white-collar exemptions, but I'm not entirely sure about the Computer Hardware Operators. I think they might not fit the exemption criteria.
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Shenika
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not 100% sure on this one. I'll make sure to review the provided resources and definitions before answering.
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Linn
11 months ago
I've got a good handle on the FLSA exemptions. I think the answer is D) Computer Hardware Operators, since that's not typically considered a white-collar role.
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Elvera
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between the various white-collar exemptions. I'll need to refresh my memory on the definitions.
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Suzan
11 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. The question is asking for the category that is NOT a "white-collar" exemption under the FLSA.
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Tiera
12 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to review the FLSA exemption criteria carefully.
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Gerald
6 months ago
Definitely a tricky question!
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Thaddeus
6 months ago
I need to double-check the criteria too.
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Rima
6 months ago
Agreed! The others are more common in that category.
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Merilyn
7 months ago
Yeah, that one doesn't fit the typical white-collar exemptions.
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Phuong
10 months ago
I think it's D) Computer Hardware Operators.