pay decrease, same job, same hours, same employer, nothing has changed except my foreman told our department that all of our wages were being cut up to $6 per hour, his reason he said "I don't have to tell you." All the department ended up leaving with no one returning. Any answers on if this is a labor relation notification and some help?
2007-07-28 09:52:09 · 10 answers · asked by aaron 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Yes, he can, as long its above the state's minimum wage. There are no broken laws here...how can you even think there would be? Employers can set and change wages anytime unless there's a contract.
2007-07-28 11:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have a contract or a union collective bargaining agreement. Otherwise you are an employee "at will". Employer can change the pay and the employee has the right to leave.
Agreed. That's why many of the airliners went bankrupt so they could restructure union contracts. The marketplace may have dried up in your area or your employer is going through rough times. Either deal with it or go somewhere else. Of course, have a job lined up before you leave. Also, make sure that you act as ethically as possible by doing the job to the best of your ability while looking for work. I know you're bitter but it's a reality that you're going to have to deal with.
It's either he cuts your pay or you have to go. Take your pick.
2007-07-28 10:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by Concerned F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states are a *Right to work state*. I can change what you make anytime I want. I say you make 8 bucks today I can make it 6 dollars tomorrow (actually I cant min wage went up). You can take the pay or you can walk away.
If you dont want to work for 6 bucks an hour, find another job. You have no rights.
2007-07-28 09:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by financing_loans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have a contract or a union collective bargaining agreement. Otherwise you are an employee "at will". Employer can change the pay and the employee has the right to leave.
2007-07-28 09:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by Ted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is why unions at one time were a good thing == they would work again if you could figure out away to keep the crooks out of managing the unions. sorry Hoffa don't roll over in your grave.
2007-07-28 10:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what state you live in. If you live in Texas you're probably screwed. We're an "at will" state. There's not even discrimination laws for hiring and firing here.
2007-07-28 10:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-29 08:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by bigbucks11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably wanted everyone to quit so they wouldn't have to pay unemployment.
2007-07-28 09:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Sammy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can do that...and you also have the right to seek other employment.
2007-07-28 11:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so no....
2007-07-28 09:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by surfergirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋