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November 2, 2008 DOL Home > ESA > WHD > FairPay > Model Salary Basis Policy |
MODEL SALARY BASIS POLICY The information below is designed to provide an example of what constitutes compliance for purposes of §541.603(d) (addressing "Effect of improper deductions from salary") and is for illustrative purposes only. Other policies may comply with §541.603(d) which contain more or less information. SAMPLE SALARY BASIS POLICYThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law which requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. However, Section 13(a)(1) of the FLSA provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for employees employed as bona fide executive, administrative, professional and outside sales employees. Section 13(a)(1) and Section 13(a)(17) also exempt certain computer employees. To qualify for exemption, employees generally must meet certain tests regarding their job duties and be paid on a salary basis at not less than $455 per week. Job titles do not determine exempt status. In order for an exemption to apply, an employee’s specific job duties and salary must meet all the requirements of the Department’s regulations. Salary Basis RequirementTo qualify for exemption, employees generally must be paid at not less
than $455 per week on a salary basis. These salary requirements do not apply
to outside sales employees, teachers, and employees practicing law or medicine.
Exempt computer employees may be paid at least $455 on a salary
basis or on an hourly basis at a rate not less than $27.63 an hour. Circumstances in Which the Employer May Make Deductions from PayDeductions from pay are permissible when an exempt employee: is absent from work for one or more full days for personal reasons other than sickness or disability; for absences of one or more full days due to sickness or disability if the deduction is made in accordance with a bona fide plan, policy or practice of providing compensation for salary lost due to illness; to offset amounts employees receive as jury or witness fees, or for military pay; or for unpaid disciplinary suspensions of one or more full days imposed in good faith for workplace conduct rule infractions (see Company Policy on penalties for workplace conduct rule infractions). Also, an employer is not required to pay the full salary in the initial or terminal week of employment; for penalties imposed in good faith for infractions of safety rules of major significance, or for weeks in which an exempt employee takes unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. In these circumstances, either partial day or full day deductions may be made. Company PolicyIt is our policy to comply with the salary basis requirements of the FLSA. Therefore, we prohibit all company managers from making any improper deductions from the salaries of exempt employees. We want employees to be aware of this policy and that the company does not allow deductions that violate the FLSA. What To Do If An Improper Deduction OccursIf you believe that an improper deduction has been made to your salary, you should immediately report this information to your direct supervisor, or to [insert alternative complaint mechanism(s)]. Reports of improper deductions will be promptly investigated. If it is determined that an improper deduction has occurred, you will be promptly reimbursed for any improper deduction made.
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