Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

Can I legally reduce an employees wages for not doing their job?


Asked on 2/28/16, 6:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Maybe yes and maybe no (how come you are running a business without a relationship with a retained lawyer, as that is almost always a mistake?). It depends on whether there is an employment contract or offer letter, whether you dip below the minimum wage, etc. Just a practical question - if someone is not doing a job why not fire them?

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Answered on 2/28/16, 7:42 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

As Mr. Ashman states, as long as the employee is at-will (i.e. no guaranteed term of employment) and the pay does not fall below the minimum wage, you are free to modify wages as you like.

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Answered on 2/29/16, 10:29 am


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