Can a exempt employee be docked for time?
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Can a exempt employee be docked for time?
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, New York
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Rhonda Patterson / The Patterson Law Office, PLLC
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
In some states even an exempt employee can have wages reduced in certain instances, for instance, taking too many sick days. When this action is taken, it often requires advance notification of the policy. You will want to consult your state's wage and hour and general employment laws.
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