2006-06-20 07:19:38 · 10 answers · asked by mr jones 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the U.K when someone accepts an offer of employment from the emploer a binding (on both parties) contract is created, it does not matter at this stage that there is no written source, the contract is verbal or, more commonly, implied.
He is in breach of the contract between yourselves, did he even inform you of the cut before he administered it? It would be unacceptable for you to suddenly decide that you are not going to work all of the hours agreed after a few weeks and this is no different!
If you have not agreed to this wage cut then you have the right to repudiate (cancel) the contract with immediate effect (i.e. no notice required) as rate of pay is one of the fundamental terms to the contract. I would reccomend writing a letter of complaint detailing the breach of contract and requesting that the original rate be re-instated and any back pay owing be paid. Be careful if you have worked ther for less than three months as you will not have gained any statutory rights yet!!
If you do decide to stay at your job, it would be worth trying to get a trade union in as your employer doesn't sound like he likes to play fair.
2006-06-21 07:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by ligiersaredevilspawn 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think if your not on contract - they can do what they like. If you have signed a contract to receive £6 an hour then decided to pay lower i dont think its legal. I'd seek advice from an employment Solicitor if your really worried about it - and can reccomend a few good ones
2006-06-20 14:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mel.B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% sure but as far as I know it is illegal, Maybe only if you're on a contract stating your hourly wage?
2006-06-20 14:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by Nilo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called an evaluation period.
If your employer doesn't think you're working as well as someone else could then they have every right to lower your wages.
A lot of employers do this.
Unlucky.
2006-06-20 14:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by The Techie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all legal im afraid, if you don't like it then the best thing to do is look for another job.
2006-06-20 14:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by Weapon X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm going to go out a limb here and assume that you are in the UK ... check out this website http://www.aebc.gov.uk/er/index.htm it should answer your question
also ... read your employment contract
2006-06-20 14:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by canadian_beaver_77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally it is ok...as long as it is over the minimum wage...ethically and for the sake of staff morale, it is not.....have you asked the reason?
2006-06-20 14:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Caroline H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minimum wage or above, Earn your wage.
2006-06-20 14:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by ?Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's legal, you can resign if you don't like it.
2006-06-20 14:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's legal and it sucks!!!!!
2006-06-20 14:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋