I need some clarification regarding allowable deductions from salaried employees. According to 29CFR541.602, we cannot deduct for sickness or disability unless the deduction is made "in accordance with a bona fide plan, policy or practice of providing compensation for loss of salary occasioned by such sickness or disability."
If I'm understanding this correctly, we can't deduct missed time from a salaried employee, unless we offer some form of compensation for the lost time, i.e. Sick Time, etc. But, our company only allows 2 sick days per year.
Does this qualify as a "bona fide plan" under labor laws? Meaning that a salaried individual who misses more than 2 days in a year can have those sick days deducted from their salary?
I've seen posts where it's recommended that sick time benefits cover at least 5 days, but I can't find that anywhere in labor law.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
If I'm understanding this correctly, we can't deduct missed time from a salaried employee, unless we offer some form of compensation for the lost time, i.e. Sick Time, etc. But, our company only allows 2 sick days per year.
Does this qualify as a "bona fide plan" under labor laws? Meaning that a salaried individual who misses more than 2 days in a year can have those sick days deducted from their salary?
I've seen posts where it's recommended that sick time benefits cover at least 5 days, but I can't find that anywhere in labor law.

Your help is greatly appreciated.
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