Most employees are guaranteed basic rights to minimum wage and overtime for their time and attendance, but there are some exceptions to the rules. Also known as exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), individuals in some positions are not given these basic benefits if their jobs duties and compensation structure meet specific criteria.

For instance, salaried workers making more than $455 per week in executive and administrative roles can be considered exempt if the circumstances are right. Some specialized computer workers and outside sales representatives are also exempt.

But, I bet you didn't know that some seasonal amusement park staff members, seamen employed on foreign vessels, and employees on fishing operations are also exempt from these standards. Here are some other unexpected exemptions:

- people who deliver newspapers

- casual babysitters

- farm workers who are working on small agricultural operations

- switchboard operators who work for small telephone companies

- employees of some small newspapers

The point is, that it may not always be obvious which employees are subject to various benefits, but employers need to know or they could be overpaying or underpaying their staff members. To keep a close eye on these requirements, many small businesses choose to outsource human resources.

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