With winter on the way, it is a good time for employers to
review the relevant wage and hour laws that can be triggered by
inclement weather. Likewise, it is also a good time for employers
to ensure their policies comply with these laws when weather causes
a temporary workplace interruption.
Paying Exempt and Nonexempt Employees During Workplace
Interruptions
Generally, exempt employees are paid on a salary basis, meaning
they must be paid the same amount each week they perform any work,
without regard for the quantity or quality of the work they
perform. The federal regulations make clear that an employee is not
paid on a salary basis if deductions are made for "absences
occasioned by the employer or by the operating requirements of the
business."
