euphemistic use of "exempt"

[Dan Goncharoff]

I'm no employment expert, but I believe this use of 'exempt' is consistant
with the normal use of the word in employment contexts. The most common
example is the overtime exemption -- if you are exempt, you can still work
the hours, but you can't get paid for it. The exemption refers to the
application of the law. In Peterson's case, it is the normal provisions of
the agreement with the players union.
On Sep 17, 2014 7:25 AM, "Jonathan Lighter" <wuxxmupp2000 at gmail.com> wrote:

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> The Vikings have announced that for now Adrian Peterson is "exempt...from
> all team activities"
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> That means he's banned or disqualified.
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> But it makes it sound like a break for him, doesn't it?
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> JL
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