My company has announced a across the board 10 percent pay cut .Does this make me eligible for unemployment , since my old 9 dollar a hour position apparently isn’t unavailable,
2007-04-25 09:19:21 · 6 answers · asked by snackrock1 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You can claim unemployment benefits for the difference in most states. However, it is also illegal for the employer to do so in most states. Even without a written contract, you have a verbal contract to work at a given rate. It cannot be changed without the consent of both parties, and if they try to force you under duress to consent, they open themselves to serious civil action.
I would tell them, no way. And make it clear to them you know they cannot do so legally without repercussion. Then allow them to decide if they still wish to do it, despite repercussion. And if so, follow through with what I've said.
2007-04-25 09:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so, but I am sure it's connected with the redundancy rules - ie they have to give you notice and a pay out on the old wage of equivalent to weeks per year you have worked. Ring ACAS. They can answer everything about employment law. If it sounds like your company is in trouble, then get a new job ASAP.
2016-05-18 21:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the NEW real world.
a company has the legal right to do an across the board pay cut. you have the right to find an other job that pays more for your skills or not.
the state has no reason to pay you under employment or unemployment. should you quit or fired you will not collect. layed off or downsized u may get some unemployment , not enough to survive even at poverty levels.
Suggest you visit library, read '48 days to work you love' 'what colour is your parachute' and apply the info and yourself to earning more $$.
2007-04-25 09:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a company can reduce wages. What the other guy said about civil action. That's just a good way to get fired. If you work in a non-union workplace they can reduce wages, vacation, hours whatever they feel they need to do to be competitive. If it is union they can do the same it's just not as easy for the company to do it.
2007-04-25 09:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local unemployment office. Then decide if what unemployment pays is less than what you would get after the cut.
2007-04-25 09:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your "old" position "isn't unavailable"? What?
Look, if you are working and are not a member of a union (or even if you are, come to think of it), your wages can be cut.
2007-04-25 09:27:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋