Why Is It Not Uncommon for Some Hourly Workers, Such

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is it not uncommon for some hourly workers, such as bartenders and serving personnel, to take home more pay than their supervisors?

• A) Supervisors are considered nonexempt employees and therefore do not earn overtime pay.
• B) Supervisors are exempt employees and are not covered by wage and hour laws.
• C) Bartenders and serving personnel are paid more than their supervisors.
• D) Hourly employees are exempt, meaning that wage and hour laws do not cover them.

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