When winter weather takes your organization by storm, how will you handle snow days? Employers must know the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules applying to exempt and nonexempt workers and how they’re paid for weather-related absences. The law is pretty clear about nonexempt workers—they generally must be paid for the time they work. Exempt employees may be subject to pay deductions if they miss work for personal reasons (such as they are considered essential personnel during a snowstorm but choose to take the day off). Read the full article.
