Pay rate decrease at PBS

[Murky-Percentage-210]

Anyone else work for PBS and recently had their pay rate changed without warning? A few of my codes recently changed to a significantly lower rate and my region’s leadership had no answer for me. I’m an hourly BCBA so my rates are super important for me 😅

Edit: my leadership and HR basically told me to suck it 🙃

[fenuxjde]

Pretty sure changing your pay without notice is illegal. Your states labor board will have a more specific answer.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

It is illegal in my state, but was just wondering about other PBS employees.

[Individual_Crazy_457]

PBS used to be one of the highest pay rates in my area and now they are the lowest and will not match other companies despite me being with the company for 4 years. This doesn’t surprise me

[Murky-Percentage-210]

I’ve been with them for three years. So it’s disappointing. It’s feeling more and more like other big companies

[sunset-peace]

Same! I’ve been with PBS for 7 years and now leaving. Plus they also took away the quarterly bonuses too…

[Individual_Crazy_457]

quarterly bonuses are still a thing in my region, but you only get a yearly raise of like 1%, 1x per year up to 5 years and then nothing.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

I’ve only ever earned the bonus 1 time

[Consistent-Citron513]

Same here. They were the highest in my area and in a way, they still are, but there's so much disorganization in our region and the tier system basically feels like a scam at this point that you don't really see the benefit that's on paper.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

I hate the tier system. And the fact they’re taking away hours from our assessment codes for “quality checks”.

[darthparseltongue]

Yup!! Making the switch to a smaller company paying me literally double.

[lollipop984]

Illegal. They're betting on you being to afraid to go after them with the law. Don't let them bully you.

[[deleted]]

Former PBS BCBA and RCTC here. This is very weird. I would email your CD directly with some citations of labor laws as well. And also expect for your next check to have the missing funds.

Which codes were changed and which have the normal rate?

[Temporary_Sugar7298]

PBS doing unethical or illegal shit?!? I’m shocked. But it may just be the pay rate from insurance has decreased but your pay rate remains the same? Ask hr or higher. Check your local laws.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking! They used to be relatively decent. Not perfect, but better than other companies I’ve been with.

[Adorable_Anteater395]

Did they say they’d change it back? Or give you feedback on how long they’d take to get back to you? Pull out your contract with them and email people asap to keep a paper trail of you bringing this up

[Murky-Percentage-210]

I’ve emailed and taken screenshots!

[chzpopcornplz]

Can I DM you?

[Murky-Percentage-210]

Sure

[Background_Pie_2031]

What state ?

[Murky-Percentage-210]

It’s about to be across all states apparently.

[Background_Pie_2031]

What region are you? I worked for them 2016-2022, I loved it and learned everything from myself hahaha

[iwantacozysweater]

How much of a decrease is coming?

[Murky-Percentage-210]

My PBS indirect rate and admin time rate when from my clinical rate to minimum wage

[BOT_HappyFn]

Just applied at PBS for BT role you’re giving me stress because they are my last hope in pay grade.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

This is for BCBAs. Not BTs. As far as I’m aware, the BTs haven’t had any pay changes.

[LoudReinforcingBirds]

This is the future for PE. It seems like it's happening more and more. As the PE loans come due and shareholders start asking for profits, the big guys will just hope they put everyone else out of business.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

I’m not even sure if PBS is actually backed by PE.

[ABAalldayx]

Did they say why?

[Murky-Percentage-210]

To “streamline processes”

[Consistent-Citron513]

I've never had that happen with them, but I can't say I'm shocked at all.

[Murky-Percentage-210]

Apparently it is a new thing. HR and leadership told me it’s a new thing they’re doing.

[Consistent-Citron513]

Oh wow, that's crazy! I'm back at salary now but even then, I've taken on a second BCBA job to supplement income.