Can Deductions Be Made From An Exempt Employees Salary Paycheck?
An exempt employee is an employee who is not subject to IWC Wage Orders concerning overtime, minimum wage, meal and rest periods, among others. Similarly, federal overtime and minimum wage provisions do not apply. As a general rule, an exempt employee must be paid full salary for any work week in which he performs any work at all. Furthermore, deductions are not permitted for variations in quality or quantity of work performed. Deductions may not be made for time when work is not available if the employee is ready, willing and able to work. In addition, deductions for disciplinary reasons are not permitted under California law. Deductions from salary may not be made for absences caused by jury duty, attendance as a witness, or temporary military leave. However, employers may make deductions for salary or paid benefits such as paid vacation or leave for hours taken as intermittent or reduce family leave without affecting the exempt status of employee. Furthermore, deduction may be impos
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