Pay Reduction Legal Guidelines
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Can a job lower your pay for no reason?
Hi ****, could you please provide your location as employment laws vary by region?
Minnesota
Hi ****, in Minnesota:
- Employers generally cannot reduce your pay without prior notification.
- The pay reduction cannot be retroactive.
- If a pay cut is not agreed upon, it may be considered wage theft.
Please consult with a labor law attorney for personalized advice.
- Employers generally cannot reduce your pay without prior notification.
- The pay reduction cannot be retroactive.
- If a pay cut is not agreed upon, it may be considered wage theft.
Please consult with a labor law attorney for personalized advice.
Can hours be reduced to zero within a day notice?
Hi ****, in Minnesota:
- Employers can generally change your hours, even reduce them to zero.
- However, drastic changes without notice might violate the "reasonable notice" requirement.
Please consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.
- Employers can generally change your hours, even reduce them to zero.
- However, drastic changes without notice might violate the "reasonable notice" requirement.
Please consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.