White-Collar Exemptions

White-collar exemptions refer to specific job categories, primarily professional, managerial, or administrative roles, that are exempt from certain overtime and minimum wage rules under federal labor laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These exemptions mean that employees in these roles are not entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. To qualify, their jobs must meet specific duties, responsibilities, and salary thresholds set by law. Essentially, these exemptions recognize that such employees often have higher-level responsibilities and income, and thus are not covered by standard minimum wage and overtime protections.