Professional Exemption
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Though an employee commonly may be considered a “professional,” specific legal requirements must be met to qualify for the professional exemption.
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The professional exemption extends to three categories of potentially exempt employees:
- Licensed
- Learned
- Artistic
An employee who is not a licensed professional could still be exempt if the employee
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