What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
I work in an outside sales role and had been on $24k base salary plus commission. Last month my employer stated that he could no longer to afford this base pay and switched me to $12k. Now this has brought up a few questions;
1. Am I still considered exempt as I understand the minimum is to be paid $455 per week to be exempt?
2. Would this not also mean I should be paid minimum wage with overtime, since I routinely work more than 40 hours per week.
3. There are times that commission is high enough to compensate for the difference in base but often it's not. Am I eligible for payment of whatever is missing to make it up to minimum wage?
I am obviously looking for alternative employment but this is hurting me right now. If I complain, I will surely lose my job and have nothing.
I work in an outside sales role and had been on $24k base salary plus commission. Last month my employer stated that he could no longer to afford this base pay and switched me to $12k. Now this has brought up a few questions;
1. Am I still considered exempt as I understand the minimum is to be paid $455 per week to be exempt?
2. Would this not also mean I should be paid minimum wage with overtime, since I routinely work more than 40 hours per week.
3. There are times that commission is high enough to compensate for the difference in base but often it's not. Am I eligible for payment of whatever is missing to make it up to minimum wage?
I am obviously looking for alternative employment but this is hurting me right now. If I complain, I will surely lose my job and have nothing.