HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 126 Discussion

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Question #: 126
Topic #: 3

You are the HR Professional for your organization. You are discussing the status of your company's employees to determine who may be considered nonexempt versus exempt. Which one of the following types of employees can never be considered exempted from overtime provisions?

AAdministrative assistants

BSales people

CManual workers

DManagers

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Suggested Answer: C

Manual workers, i.e. people that complete repetitive work with their hands, physical skill, and energy, can never be exempted from overtime pay.

Answer options B, D, and A are incorrect. Sales people, managers, and administrative assistants can be exempted from overtime pay.

by Salena at May 17, 2026, 06:46 AM

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Nikita

16 days ago

I think I remember that manual workers are typically nonexempt because they do physical work.

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