I am scouring the internet trying to figure out why the government decided some jobs should be exempt from OT. The FLSA spells out which types of employment are exempt. I know that piece. What I can’t seem to figure out, though, is WHY? What is the thought process behind white-collar workers being exempt from OT?
The reason I ponder this is because Im salary (exempt) and Im told I should always be available and quick to respond for any workplace need at any hour. Doesn’t sit well with me. How can a job expect any employee to always be “on”?