what does it mean to be salary
Definition. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, when an employee is paid on a salary basis, this means essentially that she receives regular pay on a regular basis, and that this amount doesn't fluctuate in regard to the quality or quantity of work actually performed.or example, you may not be permitted to dock a salaried employee's pay for partial days of absence. You have the freedom to create your own policy for sick pay, so that, although your employees enjoy a certain level of financial security, they can't take advantage of you.