yet I don't see where the director said the sups actions were not allowed or that he was to cease issuing directives from home. In fact, he actually supported the sups right to do what he is but the only concern is due to the possible FSLA ramifications.The supervisor was told that I was more than capable of running the shift in their absence and the director even asked if the supervisor was keeping track of, and turning in the time that was spent making these calls.
I suggest you learn how to play nice and follow the directives of your superiors and not question everything you are told to do. If an action would cause an unsafe or illegal action, then obviously you would have to adjust your actions based on either of those possibilities. I suggest an extreme amount of notes to justify your actions if they are contrary to your sups directives.

