On and after publication of this part 784 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remain in effect until they are modified, rescinded, or withdrawn.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 part 784 of this
chapter. 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 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this part are rescinded and withdrawn.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 by employers and
employees in the application of the Act. 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.
