Utah Contractor Practice Exam

To which employees do federal regulations on overtime apply?

1. Piece work employees

2. Hourly employees

3. Salaried employees

4. All employees

The correct answer is: All employees

Federal regulations on overtime generally apply to all employees, which is why the answer is identified as encompassing everyone in the workforce. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which governs overtime pay, includes provisions that are relevant irrespective of the payment structure—whether employees are hourly, salaried, or paid on a piecework basis. However, the application of these regulations can vary depending on certain factors like job duties, salary thresholds, and company size. While there are exceptions, such as for some executive, administrative, and professional roles that may be exempt from overtime pay, the foundational principle of the FLSA extends the protections of overtime pay to a broad range of workers. This ensures that all employees are entitled to certain rights, fostering fair labor practices and compensating them appropriately for hours worked beyond the standard 40 hours in a workweek.