NT Lakis attorneys are pleased to present the third and final guide in our three-part series focused on the so-called “white-collar” exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This part provides guidance on the “professional” exemption.
The FLSA’s white-collar exemptions — executive, administrative, and professional — are the three most commonly applied exemptions to the law’s requirement that employers pay employees overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Part I in our series discussed the executive exemption, and part II analyzed the administrative exemption.
Please keep in mind that this overview of the professional exemption is intended to be informational only and is not intended to convey legal advice. Matters involving FLSA compliance typically are fact-specific and require careful assessment. In addition, there may be state and local laws that impose additional employee protections. Accordingly, this is an area where the advice of legal counsel should be promptly secured when questions arise.
Members of the Equal Employment Advisory Council (EEAC) can read more here.