Legal Question in Employment Law in California
after about three years at my job I finally got A rise. then after coming back from my weekend off my supervisor notified me of my hours being cutt so low I am making even less with the raise. Now can my hours be cutt so low after getting A raise that my pay is even lower with the raise?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Unfortunately, unless there is a contract that controls the terms of employment, employers are free to set wage rates and hours at their will, as long as their adverse actions are not done for unlawful reasons and they are in compliance with minimum wage and overtime laws.
Yes, your hours can be cut, your pay scale reduced. If it substantially reduces your income, you might be justified in quitting and still be qualified for unemployment benefits. Look for a new job first.
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