Contract Breach Legalities Missouri

Summary

If a legally binding contract exists, your fiancés employer may have breached it by not providing the agreed training and reducing his pay. In Missouri, reducing pay without notice could violate wage and hour laws. Consulting an attorney can help evaluate the specifics of the contract and situation.

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So my fiancé had a contract between himself and his boss about what he would be trained for within his time at the company. When this was brought up the owner told him that the document meant nothing to him and proceeded with telling him he wasn’t going to be trained. They took his pay down to $* an hour from $* after the fact. I was wanting to know if this was legal to do
Hello Nicholette, your fiancé's case might be a potential breach of contract. However, this can vary depending on the specifics of the contract and local employment laws. Could you please tell me which state you're located in so I can provide more relevant information?
Missouri
Hello Nicholette, in Missouri, the following may apply:
- If the contract was legally binding, this could be a breach.
- If an employer reduces the pay without notice, it may violate wage and hour laws.
- An attorney can help evaluate the specifics of the contract and situation.