The interpretations of the law contained in this part are official
interpretations of the Department of Labor with respect to the
application under described circumstances of the provisions of law which
they discuss. These interpretations indicate the construction of the law
which the Secretary of Labor and the Administrator believe to be correct
and which will guide them in the performance of their duties under the
Act unless and until they are otherwise directed by authoritative
decisions of the courts or conclude, upon re-examination of an
interpretation, that it is incorrect. The interpretations in this part
provide statements of general principles applicable to the subjects
discussed and illustrations of the application of these principles to
situations that frequently arise. They do not and cannot refer
specifically to every problem which may be met in the consideration of
the exemption discussed. The omission to discuss a particular problem in
this part or in interpretations supplementing it should not be taken to
indicate the adoption of any position by the Secretary of Labor or the
Administrator with respect to such problem or to constitute an
administrative interpretation or practice or enforcement policy.
Questions on matters not fully covered by this part may be addressed to
the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of
Labor, Washington, DC 20210 or to any Regional or Area Office of the
Division.
