Which of the Following Statements About Exemption Is TRUE

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about exemption is TRUE?

• A)Exempt occupations include most hourly jobs.
• B)Exempt status depends on job qualifications and experience.
• C)Exempt employees are covered by the Employee Standards Act.
• D)Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay.

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John Adams

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First Continental Congress

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Revolutionary War

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British Government

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