Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Georgia

Re: about salaried employees

Except in very narrow circumstances, docking a salaried employee's pay would destroy the exemption under federal law that allows the employer to avoid paying overtime. In other words, if you were docked simply because there wasn't enough work to do, you would no longer be considered to have been paid on a "salary basis" and, therefore, would be entitled to overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 in a week. You should consult with an experienced labor and employment attorney, such as myself, to determine whether you have a claim. If you are interested, please contact me using the information in my profile below. I would be happy to offer you a free consultation by phone.