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White collar exemptions
29 CFR Part 541
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- Section node, 29 CFR Part 541
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- 2026-08-15Changed
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Short answer
What does 29 CFR Part 541 require, and where does it carry an outcome in the rule tree?
29 CFR Part 541 is the paragraph the FLSA decision agent rests on for this question. Executive, administrative, professional, outside sales and computer employees. The block was read against the publisher on 2026-08-15 and carries 2 outcomes in the agent's rule tree. The reference can be cited as it stands, with a link to the official text and a content hash.
29 CFR Part 541Checked against the publisher 2026-08-15Official text
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- Jurisdiction
- 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 to 219, 29 CFR Parts 500 to 899
- Section node
- exemptions
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- 2026-08-15
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Outcomes resting on this section
The rules below point to this section in their outcome. The verdict is a machine classification, not a judgment on an individual matter.
flsa-unpaid
Overtime is due but is not paid
29 U.S.C. § 207 requires one and one half times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. The exemption in 29 CFR Part 541 requires both white collar duties and a salary of at least USD 684 per week.
prohibited, Requirement applies
flsa-exempt
The overtime exemption may apply
The salary test in 29 CFR 541.600 is met. The duties test must be documented, and states such as California and New York set higher floors.
allowed, Requirement applies conditionally
Section nodes
- Minimum wage29 U.S.C. § 206
- Overtime pay29 U.S.C. § 207
- Records29 CFR Part 516
- Child labour29 U.S.C. § 212
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