On and after publication of this part 780 in the Federal Register,
the interpretations contained therein shall be in effect and shall
remain in effect until they are modified, rescinded, or withdrawn. This
part supersedes and replaces the interpretations previously published in
the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations as this part 780.
Prior opinions, rulings, and interpretations and prior enforcement
policies which are not inconsistent with the interpretations in this
part or with the Fair Labor Standards Act as amended by the Fair Labor
Standards Amendments of 1966 are continued in effect; all other
opinions, rulings, interpretations, and enforcement policies on the
subjects discussed in the interpretations in this part are rescinded and
withdrawn. 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 exemptions
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 bulletin may be addressed to the Administrator
of the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC
20210, or to any Regional Office of the Division.
