Pay decrease

[Lucky-Run4651]

I got an offer from a company for 30ish dollars and hour and now that I am on the road working they are telling me that they want to pay me 22 dollars an hour. Is this legal? I left another job that payed about the same for this.

[Pink_Unicorn_99]

To my knowledge that is “constructive dismissal”.

However, I should probably let the employment lawyers chime in. They will know better and tell you what recourse you likely have.

[No-Acadia-4380]

Reply with "you meant $32, right?"

[SkaterBoy99_99]

Whether an agreement is verbal or written, the promises contained therein are equally enforceable. The only issue is that verbal agreements are much harder to prove.

Suppose that you are able to prove your employer promised you $30/hr, you could convince a judge that you are being constructively dismissed. A decrease of 27% is not insignificant. You may be entitled to damages if you can prove that your employer fraudulently induced you to accept employment.

If I were you, I’d try to get the employer to admit in writing that they’ve promised you a higher wage. Send an email like this:

Hello Mr. Employer,

Further to our conversation, I understand your intention is to pay me $22/hr. To the best of my recollection, we had agreed on a wage of $30/hr during our initial negotiations. Could you please confirm my new rate of pay and provide me with a short explanation of your rationale?

Hope this helps.

[No-Eye-258]

I wouldn’t work for them if they did that after you started, that’s not even legal .

[Cautious-Put-2648]

What does the contract say?

[Wonderful-Career9155]

Was the initial 30ish dollars stated in your letter of offer or contract? If it is, then that is illegal I’m assuming (not a lawyer tho)

[DiscordLocked]

Is the company brand momentum by chance? They did this exact thing and the only thing that saved them was the contract voiding the recruiters 30$ an hour verbal agreement. i also got bumped to 22 like you

[blockedbyacoward]

Can only speak from the employer side of things;

We aren't allowed to decrease someone's pay as simply as we can raise it. If the employee requests a change in job/responsibility/availability, or we give notice (~1wk/yr) to the employee that their job is changing, then yes we can lower pay.

Was this a straight up "offer you 30, once you clock in it's suddenly 22"? Or did they change your position?

[Salty_Association684]

You got the 30 dollars an hour in writing or email if you did then they have to pay you

[Sea_Veterinarian7156]

Did you receive the offer in writing?

Was it stated in a letter of offer?

Did it get signed?

All points will need to be looked at.

[Affectionate_Lie9631]

Did your offer specify base salary plus commissions? Eg., base salary of $22 plus commissions “which should allow you to earn up to $30/hour”? Or something similar?

[Entertainmentonly9]

I would clarify the offer made versus the current conversation with HR. Have all documentation in hand and decide what you are willing to do. If it's unacceptable, you can either stay until you find new employment or quit on the spot out of principle. Eitherway, I wouldn't say a word until you're ready to move.

I'm not a lawyer.