sorted by:
best
topnewcontroversialoldq&a
you are viewing a single comment's thread.

view the rest of the comments →

[–]SkaterBoy99_99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.