If I’m an exempt employee and my employer closes for Jewish holiday’s, can he require that I make that time up or deduct it from my wages?

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If I’m an exempt employee and my employer closes for Jewish holiday’s, can he require that I make that time up or deduct it from my wages?

Asked on December 18, 2014 under Employment Labor Law, New York

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

1) While an exempt employee cannot be docked pay for missing part of a day, if he or she does not work a full day, either because he or she takes the day off (without using paid leave) or because the business is closed, he or she would not be paid for that full day. Therefore, the lost day(s) may be deducted from wages.

2) Your employer could choose to pay you for the time you were not at work if you make up that time at some other time.

3) Your employer can also direct you to make up missed time, unless you had an employment contract limiting or setting your hours.


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