Examples of homeostasis include the regulation of body temperature, the pH of extracellular fluid, or the concentrations of sodium, potassium and calcium ions as well as that of glucose in the blood plasma, despite changes in the environment, diet, or level of activity.
Blue-collar workers perform labor jobs and typically work with their hands. The skills necessary for blue-collar work vary by occupation. Some blue-collar occupations require highly skilled personnel who are formally trained and certified.
If an employee is exempt from the FLSAâs overtime requirements pursuant to one of several exemptions, like the âwhite collarâ executive, administrative, or professional exemptions, these so-called âexempt employeesâ need not be paid overtime for hours that they work in excess of 40 hours in a week.