Which of the following lists the five standard exceptions?

• A. Telecommuter clerical, drivers, clerical, managers, salespersons
• B. Drivers, salespersons, automobile sales, clerical, telecommuter clerical
• C. Drivers, mechanics, automobile sales, clerical, telecommuter clerical
• D. Drivers, salespersons, automobile service, clerical, telecommuter clerical

Answer: (B)

Standard exceptions in workers’ compensation refer to employee groups that historically fall outside the typical coverage due to the nature of their duties or work setting. The five standard categories are drivers, salespersons, automobile sales employees, clerical staff, and telecommuter clerical workers. This combination captures distinct work arrangements: drivers and traveling sales staff operate off the employer’s premises with different exposure patterns; automobile sales employees work in dealerships with their own specific duties; clerical workers perform administrative tasks; and telecommuter clerical workers perform those tasks from home, altering supervision and coverage considerations. The other options mix in roles like managers, mechanics, or automobile service, which are not part of the conventional five standard exceptions in this context.