Im returning to work after maternity leave but im switching to part time from full time and I have requested a position with less responsibility. Can he reduce my rate of pay?
2007-06-12 03:44:43 · 27 answers · asked by emma.h. 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Yes, your taking a lower position that comes with lower pay.
2007-06-12 03:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by mrbatfink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine so. I returned to work after a serious illness a few years ago and my boss was kind enough to reduce my hours and workload, however, my pay also reflected upon this and I had to effectively start my career again (financially anyway!) A Citizens Advice Bureau may be able to help you better though.
2007-06-12 11:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by Fragile Rock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but in my company someone had a baby and came back to only do weekend work and she is still on the same rate of pay, i think if you are doing the same work but just a few less hours then you still get paid your higher amount
2007-06-12 10:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by singlestrike 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely, the pay rate came with the position.
Imagine if you were a dentist, if you decided to be a dental assistant so you could work less hours and less stress, would you still expect to be paid like a dentist?
I don't know why that example came to me, but it is valid...
2007-06-12 10:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by Robb 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. If your job changes, the rate of pay could change with it - pay rates should be determined by the position title and responsibilities, not the abilities of the person occupying the job. Otherwise janitors would be paid like CEOs. :)
2007-06-12 11:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pay is based on the position. If you switch jobs, you change pay. Simple. Generally, part-time jobs don't pay as much as the same job on a full-time basis.
2007-06-12 12:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lady in Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately he can. If the new position has a pay scale that's lower than your previous position, your boss has discretion to pay you at that rate. Talk to him. See if he is willing to negotiate something with you.
2007-06-12 10:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by New Moon Daughter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not positive about this. . .but I think it's different at every job and that he can lower your rate of pay. Congrats on the baby and I hope that working part time is great for you!
2007-06-12 10:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by Rosie aka Rosie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course he can. We would all ask for less responsibility if we could keep the higher pay scale!
2007-06-12 10:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can, but only because you are changing positions. Otherwise your rate would have to remain the same.
2007-06-12 13:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋