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It's been a while since I've seen anything on this topic so I thought I ask. Are you aware of any legal ramifications from reducing an exempt staff member's pay and shortening the work week?
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posted at 8/12/2010 12:34 PM EDT
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It's been a while since I've seen anything on this topic so I thought I ask. Are you aware of any legal ramifications from reducing an exempt staff member's pay and shortening the work week?
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Shortened work week

posted at 8/12/2010 1:53 PM EDT
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I think it is okay to reduce pay/shorten the work week as long as it is a long term arrangement. You can't for example only pay 4/5 of the salary because John or Suzy did not work on Monday.

If it is a longer term (e.g. 3 month) arrangement due to business needs this is OK to do as long as the salary still is above the $455 requirement
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Shortened work week

posted at 8/13/2010 4:18 AM EDT
lda
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That's what I recalled, but thought I'd check
THX
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