A manager of ours, who is exempt, is taking a half day to attend a social event even though they’ve exhausted all of their paid time off. Can we reduce their salary for that day?

Answer from Kyle, PHR: Not for half day, no. As a general rule, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, they must be paid their full salary. If the employee were taking off one or more full days for this social event, then a deduction from their...

Should You Create a Formal PTO Policy?

If you’re running a small or midsized company, it may seem easier, and even kinder, to consider sick time and vacation requests on a case-by-case basis among your employees. After all, you may know each of them personally, and it makes sense to use your judgment...