An Employee Earning $22,500 Per Year Supervises Three Employees and Spends

An employee earning $22,500 per year supervises three employees and spends 35 hours per week on essential job duties that require discretion and independent judgment. Which of the following describes this employee?

A) Exempt, based on the executive exemption test
B) Exempt, based on the administrative exemption test
C) Nonexempt, based on the salary basis requirement
D) Nonexempt