Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which of the following is most likely a nonexempt worker?

A) a full-time retail clerk in a liquor store
B) a manager who supervises fifteen employees
C) a petroleum engineer working as an independent contractor
D) a tenured college professor
E) all of the above

Nonexempt Worker

An employee who is entitled to receive overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.

Fair Labor Standards Act

A United States federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers.

Retail Clerk

An employee in a retail setting responsible for interacting with customers, handling transactions, and assisting with sales and inventory.