On and after publication of this part 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effect until they are modified, rescinded, or withdrawn.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 779 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 by the Fair
Labor Standards Amendments of 1961 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subjects discussed in the interpretations in this part are rescinded and
withdrawn.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 retailers 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 part may be addressed to the Administrator of
the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC
20210, or to any Regional or District Office of the Division.
Some Basic Definitions
