> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ag5.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ag5.com/skills/requirement-exemption.md).
# Requirement exemption
### 1. **What is a requirement exemption?**
A requirement exemption means that some specific person is excluded from / does not have to fulfill a certain skill requirement. Even though according to their position (e.g. job role XX), it is a requirement, as long as the exemption is active, the requirement is muted for this employee. For all other employees with job role XX, this requirement still exists.
### **2. What is the purpose of a requirement exemption?**
The purpose is to make exceptions possible but still be explicit about why someone is (temporarily) excluded from some requirement rule. With such an exemption, the skill will not be shown as a gap (red) in the skills matrix, alert list, or employee detail page.
### **3. How can I exempt employees?**
You can create 'requirement exemptions' for employees via the matrix, or via the organization tab.
**Via the matrix:**
**Via the organization tab:**
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