Legal Question in Employment Law in Alabama

Involuntary Voluntary Salary Reduction
In early to mid 2001 i was given a performance review and my salary was increased by $5000. in december of 2001 the company initiated a 10% salary cut and asked emplyees to sign a document agreeing to this cut. I am unaware of any statement in company documents stating they can reduce salaries at will, thus i am assuming the reason for the requirement to sign the agreement document. I am now making less than the amount at which i was hired. I refused to sign the salary reduction agreement with no obvious repercussions. My question(s): Is this a legal practice? If not, what are my possible actions to receive the money i feel is owed to me? Also, are there any interest type penalties the emplyer must pay and must potential raises be included in the reimbursement?

Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Asked on 1/04/03, 4:15 pm

Michael McNair M. S. McNair, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

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Re: Involuntary Voluntary Salary Reduction

call the wage and hour division of the US Dept. of Labor. Look in the blue pages of your phone book. good luck.

Answered on 1/04/03, 5:37 pm

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