If I am an exempt employee, can my employer ask me to always log 40 hours a week?
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If I am an exempt employee, can my employer ask me to always log 40 hours a week?
Asked on January 9, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes: your employer can require exempt employees to work any number of hours per week. Note that if you work fewer hours and are salaried, then your pay can't be reduced for working fewer than 40 hours; however, you may be disciplined, demoted, suspended, pay reduced, or even terminated if your employer deems you are not working enough.
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