can my employer force me to take a pay rise even though its going to make me worse off in the long run
2007-10-17 03:20:10 · 11 answers · asked by metal lady 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i am guessing that this is a tax credits question with threshold limits etc.
if your wage raise is to bring it in line with minimum wage then yes they can and must force it through.
if already above minimum wage then i think they still can without consent if they give you 90 days notice on your contact.
a way around it is to cut your hours so you get same money but work less
2007-10-17 03:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by enigma_variation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a pay rise due to the increase in the base minimum wage then yes he has to, otherwise he would be breaking the law for not paying you enough.
The only reason I can see for a pay rise making you worse off is if it caused you to be no longer eligable for a state benefit.
If the payrise takes you over into a new tax threashold you only pay the increased tax on your salary over that threashold, not all of it.
2007-10-17 03:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by rshampshire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it an across the board pay raise? Probably yes then.
Do more responsabilities come with it? You can turn it down - that is a promotion not just a riase.
How does a pay raise though make you worse off? If it bumps yu a tax bracket then you can adjust your deductions to compensate.
2007-10-17 03:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by kc_froglady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is to bring you up to the minimum wage.
I can't see any employer insisting you take a pay rise.
2007-10-17 03:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by bouncer bobtail 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As stated, to meet State wage requirements. Must be more to this story if more money will hurt you in some way.
2007-10-17 03:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What country?
2007-10-17 03:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is it going to make you worse off?
2007-10-17 03:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is illegal, because nobody is forcing you to keep the job...that is your decision.
2007-10-17 03:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
will you buy drugs if he pays you more? i'm so conused on why you're protesting
2007-10-17 03:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to accept a raise.
2007-10-17 03:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋