Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey
can an employer reduce your hourly pay without telling the employee
Asked on 12/30/09, 10:07 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett
Corbett Law Firm LLC
No. Even in an employment-at-will arrangement, there is a contract between the employer and employee to pay wages at the agreed rate. If the employer wants to change that rate, the employee must first be given notice and an opportunity to quit.
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Answered on 1/05/10, 12:31 pm