as an exempt employee, do I get paid for "being off the schedule"

[m.m.mcguinness]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan
I am a full-time exempt professional. My contract expired 04/11, we haven't met to sign our new contracts, as of this writing. On 6/30/11, I was informed by a superior that the owner called and said I was "off the schedule Fri, July 1, and all next week. I was to wait for a call back." Do I still receive my bi-weekly pay? Do I need to contact a lawyer to be with me if/when I do go back?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[cbg]

No, not if you are off the schedule for an entire work week. Even an exempt employee does not have to be paid if they do no work at all for a full week.

 

[ecmst12]

You can certainly file for unemployment if you suspect they are letting you go.