Can the terms of an employment agreement be changed 2 years later?
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Can the terms of an employment agreement be changed 2 years later?
When I was hired by my employer, I was hired on as a salaried employee (Supervisor). I am on call 24/7. My job also requires me to work evenings, nights, weekends, etc. as needed. Part of the agreement of my employment was since I am on call 24/7, and since it’s not at all uncommon to work more than 40 hrs a week, that as long as I came in for a minimum of 2 hours a day, I would be paid for the entire day. Now, the company has decided to change their policy (without written notice) and if you take off at all, they automatically deduct it from your sick pay.
Asked on June 9, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You don't indicate much about this "ageement".Iff it was a specific agreement between and your employer, you may or may not have a cause of action for breach of contract. It would depend on the details of your situation and particularly the terms of the agreement itself. If the agreement was nothing more than company policy, then I'm afraid that you are out of luck. That is unless your employer is in violation of an existing union contract or its actions are the result of actionable discrimination. The fact is that in an "at will" work relationship, an employer can change the terms and conditions of employment may be changed, with or without notice.
At this point, you may want to consult directly with an an attorney in your area.
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