It's strange, this only calls out one specific class of exemptions [13(a)(1)], the one that deals with outside sales and executives, and not section 13(a)(17) which exempts "Computer Professionals"

That's definitely the 'gotcha'. Gotta start somewhere though.

Yeah, this one is aimed at companies trying to make janitors and food service workers sign a NDA. A good step to be sure protecting some folks that don't get a lot of attention.

Non-compete. Not NDA.

yeah, my damn error, I thought NDA was included, but not so. Non-compete for non-exempt is a good start.