Salaried Employee

What does it mean to be a salaried employee?

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A salaried employee is one who receives a fixed amount of compensation regardless of the working hours. The salaried employees normally receive a pay check bi-weekly or monthly in regular intervals. Their income is often complemented by paid holidays, holidays, care and other benefits.

Who qualifies as a salaried employee?

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Federal law states that employees who receive a predefined amount of money routinely do not receive qualitative or quantitative deductions. For example, an employee with a wage cannot be paid less than anticipated if he completes a project within less than expected hours.  

Even though they work less hours, a salary worker is paid for 40 hours a week. In addition, the additional time and half pay for working more than 40 hours per week is not usually offered.

Benefits of a salaried employee

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Improved safety at work: as employees receive a predetermined and fixed amount in every pay check, these positions provide an increased sense of safety at work.

Easier to get advantages: As an employee, you are more likely to receive employee benefits, particularly as a full-time employee. Health care, paid holidays and pension contributions can be included.

Higher employment status: Employees with higher employment and jobs appear to be more professional than hourly jobs. Senior employment status: As higher positions often have higher compensation; it can make your industry more marketable. This makes it easier for you to progress in your field.

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Disadvantages of a salaried employee

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No overtime: typically, as a wage employee you can't earn overtime pay. Although there are certain exceptions, as an hourly employee you are more able to receive overtime pay.

Working long hours: Employees who work for a wage must often complete their jobs no matter how many hours they work. Often without the additional pay, they need to work additional hours.

Unstable balance between work and life: As wage earners tend to work for long hours, they may have to work too late. This can then cut them into their personal lives and also affect employee wellbeing.

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Can employers deduct pay of the salaried employees?

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The following items can be deducted from the employee's paycheck by employers:

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Personal absence: The absence may be related to the personal needs of the employee, including family needs, holidays, etc.

Absences of sick or disabled persons: the employer is responsible for sick days policy and deduction may be made either in advance or after exhaustion of a sick leave.

Accrued leave: If the employer gives sick/vacation/personnel leave, the accrued leave can be deducted.

Safety violations: An employer may deduct items such as smoking in a prohibited area, safety devices or disregard procedures.

Disciplinary suspension: Employers can deduct from performance or attendance violations of written rules.

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