Is it legal for a start up tech company, who does not have an HR department, to cut your hours in half after a manager promising you a certain amount of hours a week?
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Is it legal for a start up tech company, who does not have an HR department, to cut your hours in half after a manager promising you a certain amount of hours a week?
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Asked on April 19, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless your hours are guaranteed pursuant to the terms of a written employment contract or union agreement, then as an a will worker your hours can be changed as your company sees fit.
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