Which of the following statements is accurate in regard to exempt and non exempt employees?
A) Exempt employees must be paid at time and one half their rate for hours work over 40 in one week.
B) Employees who hold outside sales types of positions are mostly likely exempt.
C) Only those in executive level positions are eligible to be exempt.
D) Non-exempt employees can be paid less than minimum wage.
E) Overtime worked on weekend days should be paid at double time.

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According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees who hold outside sales positions are most likely exempt from overtime pay requirements.

Options A, D, and E are incorrect. Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in one week, non-exempt employees cannot be paid less than minimum wage, and overtime pay is typically time and one half of the employee's regular rate of pay, not double time.

Option C is partially incorrect. While executive level positions are commonly exempt, there are other exemptions based on job duties and salary level.

Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate in Regard to Exempt