What to do if employer made a mistake on an agreed upon hourly rate?

What to do if employer made a mistake on an agreed upon hourly rate?

Recently, I obtained employment through a contracting agency to work onsite at a large investment bank. When I signed the employment papers the stated rate was $22.25 an hour. My hectic schedule didn’t allow me to check my paycheck but after 2 months had elapsed I had discovered they were only paying me $20 an hour. I emailed an HR representative and was informed by her that the actual rate was $20 and that they had made an error. In normal situations I would not be upset but I had left my job previously in thoughts I got a raise but in actuality got a drop in pay. I work part-time and don’t want to burn bridges but upset and need to consider my options.

Asked on March 3, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Utah

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