Can by employer change my hours from 70 hours every 2 weeks to 80 hours and then lower my pay to make it the same?
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Can by employer change my hours from 70 hours every 2 weeks to 80 hours and then lower my pay to make it the same?
Asked on September 2, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes it can. That is unless this action violates the terms of a union agreement, employment contract, company policy, etc. Also, your treatment cannot be due to legally actionable discrimination or retaliation. The fact is that in most work relationships an employer can set the terms and conditions of employment much as it sees fit.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Assuming that you do not have an employment contract defining pay or hours worked, your employer can do this. Without an employment contract, you are an employee at will as an employee at will, your employer may change your hours, duties, and pay at any time, for any reason. As long as you are still making at least mimimum wage, this is legal.
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