The scope of the computer professional exemption, enacted prior to the widespread use of the Internet and before the existence of some of the most well-known tech companies (e.g., it was enacted prior to the existence of Google), is often a source of litigation, as employers and the courts attempt to apply
29 usc 213(a)(17)
North Carolina Judge Upholds Employer Classification of Employee as Exempt Computer Professional
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in Exemptions
The rapidly evolving world of information technology can give rise to disputes regarding the applicability of the FLSA’s 20+ year-old exemption for “computer professionals.” A new decision reinforces that individuals whose job responsibilities require them to maintain large networks qualify for the exemption. Campbell v. Kannapolis City Schs. Bd. of Educ., 2014…