May I make deductions from an exempt employee's salary?

As a general rule, an exempt employee must be paid full salary for any workweek in which they perform any work. Specific rules apply with regard to various deductions from an exempt employee's salary, as follows:

• Deductions from the salary of an exempt employee may not be made due to variations in the quality or quantity of the work performed.
• Deductions may not be made for time when work is not available if the employee is ready, willing and able to work.
• Deductions may be imposed when the employee absents themselves from work for a full day or