Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

hourly wages

Can an employer reduce my hourly rate of pay for two weeks and then return it to the prior rate. An amendment to my unions contract required me to give back 42 hours pay in a 84 hour pay period. My employer states that the reduction in pay was evenly spread throughout the pay period so I was still paid above minimum wage and did not work without pay at any time.


Asked on 6/08/09, 2:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Brett Law Office of Randall P. Brett

Re: hourly wages

You mention a union contract. Have you talked with your union representative about your question? Generally, the contract governs your rate of pay as long as federal and state laws are not violated. If you would like me to review your contract and discuss your situation with you, please contact my office.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 2:29 pm


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