What are the FLSA exemption tests and how do they work?
To qualify for exemption from the FLSA, jobs must convincingly and clearly meet one of the five (5) exemption tests listed by the DOL. A job’s specific duties and responsibilities must meet the requirements of the DOL’s regulations and interpretations. Jobs must also be paid on a salary basis at no less than $455 per week. Job titles in no way determine exemptions status. Furthermore, interpretations are subject to case law and DOL opinion letters.
