Do I have a work lawsuit?

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Do I have a work lawsuit?

I work in a plant with no union. I was offered a position that included a pay increase. After taking that position, I was told that I wouldn’t get a pay increase. After staying on that machine for weeks because I had no choice since they had filled my original position, plus my acting supervisor was fighting to get me more, I was told that I was being removed from the machine for no reason and they are training someone new. I asked if I had done anything wrong and I was told no you have done a great job. This supervisor stated that he didn’t think it was fair his boss made that decision and he is still fighting for me. I believe I was removed and

Asked on November 9, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

No, unless you had a written employment contract guarantying you the position, or preventing demotions except for certain specified reasons or in accordance with certain specific procedures, you were an "employee at will" and your employer could demote you, reduce your pay, and/or simply terminate you at will. Without a contract, you have essentially no rights to or at your job.


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