Frustrated and on Bed Rest in Utah

[kereeokeegal]

My doctor has put me on bed rest for two weeks for complications with my pregnancy, due to high stress at my job elevating my blood pressure. I am a salaried employee in lower management and my employer says he won't pay me while on bed rest. Can he do this?

[cbg]

Yes, that is acceptable. If you do not work at all for a full work week, he does not have to pay you, even if you are exempt.

[kereeokeegal]

Thanks for clearing that up. Is there anything I can do to (temp disability??)help myself financially. I am the "breadwinner" in the family and this ihas caused a little bit of a strain.

[Pattymd]

Not unless you have either elected to participate in any short-term disability benefit offered through your employer or have purchase an STD policy on your own. Utah does not have a state disability program.