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Can a Company Force You to Use PTO During a Shutdown?

When your employer shuts down for a week and tells you to use PTO, it can feel like a penalty. Learn when this is legal, what rights exempt employees have under federal law, and how to document, push back, and take action if things go wrong.

Mildred A. Lewis
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