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Code · CFR · Title 29 — Labor · Part 779 · § 779.239

§ 779.239. Meaning of "engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce."

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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 §§ 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.
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