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Refresher on Exemption Thresholds
September 25, 2026
Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon. I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and rest period rules. Can I make this person exempt by paying them a higher salary? Answer: Maybe. A high salary alone does not automatically make an employee “exempt” for purposes of overtime, minimum wage, and meal and rest periods. In…
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