According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, under which of the following circumstances is an employee most likely to be considered eligible to receive overtime pay?
A) The employee earns over $100,000 per year.
B) The employee has the authority to recommend the hiring or firing, or promotion of others.
C) The employee directs three full-time employees.
D) The employee is paid by the hour.

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According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees who are paid on an hourly basis are generally considered nonexempt and eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The other options (A, B, and C) refer to exemptions that may apply to certain types of employees who meet specific criteria such as earning a high salary or having managerial responsibilities. These exemptions would make the employee ineligible for overtime pay.

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Under Which of the Following