Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

Under federal law, the inside sales exemption applies only to employees who

(a) earn more than 150% of the minimum wage,

(b) derive at least 50% of their income from commissions, and

(c) work in the �retail and service industry.� Employers are engaged in the �retail and service industry� within the meaning of the Fair Labor Standards Act if they derive at least 75% of their annual sales revenue from goods or services not for resale and are recognized as a retail or service establishment in their industry.