Which of the following is considered an exempt employee under Suffolk County regulations?

An exempt employee under Suffolk County regulations includes employees of federal, state, or local government. This classification is significant because such employees are often not entitled to the same rights and benefits as those in the private sector, particularly regarding overtime pay and certain labor laws. Government employees may work under different regulations that provide them with unique exemptions from standard employment practices, reflecting the public service nature of their positions.

While independent contractors, freelance workers, and business owners all fall into categories that may not require the same protections or pay structures applicable to traditional employees, they do not fit the specific legal definition of exempt employees as established by regulations. Independent contractors and freelance workers are typically considered self-employed, thus not subject to the same employment laws as government employees. Business owners are not considered employees under the law in the same way that government employees are, further delineating who qualifies as exempt.