It's obviously not moral, but is it legal for an employer to change your pay rate without prior notification?
2007-09-15 06:03:33 · 9 answers · asked by cunfyoozed 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I work for a photography company, taking newborn pictures in a hospital. I have been employed there for over 2 years, and have since been on 5 different pay plans. The most recent took effect this past July.
Today, I was looking at my last pay stub, and noticed that I was payed my commission rate, but not my "per baby" rate that was promised. This shorts me about $100 per paycheck.
The other employees noticed the same thing.
In the two years that I have been employed here, each of the 5 pay changes resulted in less pay, but they required more work from their employees.
I love this job, as it's incredibly convenient. What should I do?
2007-09-15 06:13:39 · update #1
I've received pay rate increases with out being notified. I would think that if they can increase without notification they can probably decrease as well.
2007-09-15 06:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes and is also dependent on the state law which will vary per state. However, the pay rate cannot change without an explanation in writing.
2007-09-15 13:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Master of Global Policy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's legal. Your working for your employer is an agreement between you and the employer. If the employer decides to lower your pay, you have the option of leaving. If you stay, you are accepting the lower pay.
You also have the right to demand a pay raise, and to leave if you don't get it.
2007-09-15 13:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely
2007-09-15 13:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for support, we need a little more info. How much was it changed, why was it changed, why were you not notified? What type job are you in? Were you the only employee who had a reduction in pay?
2007-09-15 13:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quit. As long as the unscrupulous employer is able to get the job done and pay you less they will.
2007-09-15 13:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by macaroni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can sue them if they deduct too much too fast, ANY is usually too much too fast... You depend on them as they depend on you.
Fair exchange ain't no swindle.
Look up employment rules/law in your area for a more technical explanation.
2007-09-15 13:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by oldmechanicsrule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they can, as long as its not below minimum wage. Though if you feel somethign shady went on you can sue the company or go above his head.
2007-09-15 13:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by darkestsith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-15 13:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋