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# To be Exempt or Not to be Exempt? That is the Question.

[Kuzneski Editors](https://www.kuzneski.com/blog/author/kuzneski-editors) /  February 18, 2016

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 Trying to determine if your employees are exempt or not exempt under the proposed new rules?  You aren't alone!   We've been waiting for the final overtime ruling and it looks like we will all be waiting a little bit longer.  Here's an update and we will let you know if and when it finally happens.  Stay tuned...

[http://www.shrm.org/legalissues/federalresources/pages/overtime-rule-release-date-uncertain.aspx?](http://www.shrm.org/legalissues/federalresources/pages/overtime-rule-release-date-uncertain.aspx?)

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## [Final Overtime Rule: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees](https://www.kuzneski.com/blog/employee/human-resources/final-overtime-rule)

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