can an employer drop your hourly rate through a bonus scheme?

Question

hourly rate is set at £8.50 until employee breaks rules then it is dropped by £1

Answer 1

lol u got bumped, say that u dnt want it u ho

Answer 2

Laws probably vary on this but in America an employer is only obligated to pay an hourly worker the minimum wage mandated by the government. Even if you usually make $20 per hour, if for some reason they decide not to pay you that, then they can calculate your pay rate at $5.15 or whatever the federal minimum is. UNLESS there is a contract stating your rate. Most people don't know this. Even employers. There are different rules for salary workers and for workers who regularly put in overtime but everyone should be aware. Thats why some people expecting a final paycheck at the rate they always got paid receive a much smaller check. What to they (employer) have to lose at that point?

Answer 3

Depends on your contract of employment, if you have one. If you don't, it is governed by 'custom and practise' ie what happened in the past. Unlawful deductions from wages are illegal and can be taken to an Employment Tribunal. There will be specialist employment solicitors at most big companies, further to that Citizen's Advice like to tackle employment issues because they can show their local authorities that they are helping people and that helps their funding. Worthwhile giving them a ring or email to your local office. Check out your local ACAS office, they like to get involved, and can be very useful for avoiding tribunals. The problem if it goes to tribunal is recovering the monies. That has to go through the courts. Good luck.

Answer 4

Yup. It's called a performance incentive. Actually you're really making 7.50 and if you do it right they tack on a pound.

Answer 5

check with union or employment people

Answer 6

yyeah