Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Can my wages be lowered for no reason?

I was making 20.00 dollars an hour, and one day, 4 hours before I started work, I received a notice from my boss that I would now be receiving 8.00 dollars an hour. Is this legal?


Asked on 10/30/06, 7:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Can my wages be lowered for no reason?

Legal? Sure. You are an 'at will' employee. Your right is to quit without notice and go elsewhere. If you had a union agreement or written employment contract, it could breach that agreement. You might arguably be entitled to unemployment benefits, under the circumstances of being 'forced' to quit.

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Answered on 11/06/06, 8:12 pm


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