The term ``engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for
commerce,'' as used in section 3(s) of the Act in reference to employees
who are so engaged is the same as the term which has been used in the
Act for many years. The statutory definitions of these terms are set
forth in Secs. 779.12 through 779.16. The interpretative bulletin on
general coverage part 776 of this chapter) contains the Division's
interpretations as to which employees are ``engaged in commerce or in
the production of goods for commerce.'' These interpretations are
equally applicable under section 3(s) in determining which employees are
``engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce''
within the meaning of this section. A brief discussion of the guiding
principles of retail or service establishments are ``engaged in commerce
or in the production of goods for commerce'' is set forth in subpart B
of this part.
