What are the regulations for suspending an exempted employee?
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What are the regulations for suspending an exempted employee?
I was suspended from work for a week
without pay. Documentation was given
for this
Asked on February 8, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If an employer suspends an exempt employee for less than a full workweek, the employee must be paid for the time in order to maintain their exempt status. Both the U.S. Department of Labor and the CA Labor Commissioner allow an exempt employee to be off a full workweek without pay. However, taking improper deductions from an exempt employee’s salary can potentially result in loss of exempt status not only for the affected employee but for all employees in the same job classification. There are, however, certain exceptions to the rule against salary deductions. You can contact the office of the Labor Commissioner for further details.
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