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Question from io_udearlyNov-3

I have been managing a company for three years. I have one full time employee.

I was hired on salary with a package. Recently I was put on part time, hourly pay.

My employee is still full time. I am 58 years old. My district manager knew i was going

on a medical leave for at least six weeks due to colon cancer. i was made to sign a

statement stating I would do the same work in less time. Someone please advise

me . this is not right. This has put a great hardship on me.

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Fallen Nov-4 81889.2

Hourly vs. salary is just a pay method and doesn't help us figure out whether you're exempt.  We cannot know whether you are exempt or non-exempt; while "manager" on its face sounds like an exempt position, the details of the job matter.  You can discuss with state labor dept. or nearest federal DOL wage-hour division office exactly what you do for a living and they should let you know whether you're exempt or non-exempt.  If exempt, you have to be paid a min. of $455 a week no matter how few hours you work a day.   

"Someone please advise me."

About ... what?  No one can *make* you do anything, and it's not clear what you expect us to tell you about the "statement stating I would do the same work in less time."  There's nothing unlawful about an employer imposing unreasonable expectations on folks.  (If there are only two employees of this company, by the way, please note that the employer isn't obligated by law to keep your job open for you if you're gone a day, let alone six weeks.  Just forewarning you.)

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