I work for an inventory company and they base our pay on our production how much we count per hour. The thing is the benchmark we have to meet is to high and not reachable. It wasn't always like this we just got bought out by another company and that's when these changes. Just want to know if this is leagal?
2006-07-28 10:51:26 · 7 answers · asked by mari 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Absolutely. Unless there's a signed contract that you will get a certain amount, they can do whatever they like. Employees have so few rights anymore....
2006-07-28 10:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Insert Nickname Here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not under contract, then yes it is legal. If you signed a contract saying you would get payed a certain amount, since you are working for the same company (even though there is new owners) they are legally responsible to honor your contract until it runs out.
If you don't like it, find another job, or learn a new skill. In case you all haven't realized, the economy is about to hit another recession as the housing market goes into a decline. That is going to affect a lot of businesses, from credit to construction to vacation resorts as people have less money to pull from their home. If you understand it, and are ready for it, you will be alright.
2006-07-28 17:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly legal. The company hasn't actually changed your payscale, but rather simply adjusted the benchmark quota / production level.
In the world of sales, it's very common for goals to be readjusted upwards all the time. With manufacturing, it's common to have production quotas. Adjustments to this level are an internal management decision and has nothing to do with your rate of pay.
Essentially, you're working on "commission," whereby your pay is based on your level of production. That's not unreasonable, nor uncommon, nor even illegal.
And FYI, it's common for goals to be set too high as an incentive for employees to work harder. If they set them too low, then production slows. If they set them exactly where they should be, that's what they'll do. But if they set it higher, it "pushes" employees into trying harder.
2006-07-28 21:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them to take a hike and quit. You can always get another **** job that pays squat and abuses you. Another good reason for getting an education. By the way, I'm hiring nuclear engineers and we pay very well if you want to go back to school and study math and science.
2006-07-28 17:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by nuclear_science 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
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2006-07-28 17:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the dysfunctional, passive-aggressive behavior of today's management. They make standards unreachable and conditions unbearable to force employees to quit. Of course, they can fire you because of at-will laws, but they don't have the added burden of fighting unemployment or having the Department of Labor like they would if they fired everyone.
Check with an attorney in your state to find out your options.
2006-07-28 17:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by jd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of such a thing...Do you work on a commission type job? I am surprised they even have employees.....How can you make a living? ....Try to find another place to work! Good luck!.
2006-07-28 17:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋