Administrative exemptions in paying overtime

Abstract

Outlines the reason for the creation of the US Department of Labor in order to promote improvements to working conditions and looks at the development of the Fair Labor Standards Act 1938. Discusses the types of employment that can be exempted from the act and the criteria used to establish these. Describes each of the four classes that qualify for exemption status and the provisions applied within the state of California. Provides pros and cons for each.

Citation

Khorsandi, D. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Administrative exemptions in paying overtime", Managerial Law, Vol. 43 No. 1/2, pp. 76-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090550110770354