Can employer cut pay but not hours?

Your employer can cut back on your hours if it says they can in your contact. If it doesn’t, they can’t do this without you agreeing first. Again, you can refuse a cut in hours but that may mean an end to your contract completely if they can’t afford to keep you on.

Can a job cut your hours for no reason?

Yes, but only if there is an employment contract or bargaining agreement. The primary reason for that is because most employees in California work on an at-will basis, which means you and your employer are free to terminate the employment relationship for any reason and at any time.

Does an employer have to guarantee hours?

The employer must guarantee to offer the worker employment for a total number of work hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period (or 6-week period for job orders lasting less than 120 days). A workday means the number of hours in a workday as stated in the job order.

Can an employer legally reduce your pay?

In many cases, it is legal for employers to reduce the hours or pay of employees. Unless you work under a collective bargaining agreement or an employment contract, your employer is generally allowed to cut your hours and pay. However, there are some situations in which reductions in work hours and pay are illegal.

Can you decrease an employee’s pay?

If an employer cuts an employee’s pay without telling him, it is considered a breach of contract. Pay cuts are legal as long as they are not done discriminatorily (i.e., based on the employee’s race, gender, religion, and/or age). To be legal, a person’s earnings after the pay cut must also be at least minimum wage.

Can employers change your hours?

An employment contract can only be varied if there is agreement or if the terms allow it. If your contract is clear and says that your employer can make the specific change that they want to make e.g. to vary or reduce your hours, then your employer may be able to make the change without your agreement.

Can my employer cut my hours if I have a contract?

Workers with individual employment contracts or protections under union contracts are typically shielded from salary or wage reductions during the periods covered by those contracts. In those situations, an employer cannot arbitrarily cut your pay or change your hours. When employers reduce wages, they are required to do it in an equitable manner.

What happens if my employer asks me to work fewer hours?

If your employer asks you to work fewer hours or take a pay cut, this is a change to your contract of employment. Any change to your contract of employment must be agreed by both you and your employer. When deciding whether or not to agree to working reduced hours or to a reduction in pay, there are a number of issues to be considered:

When to consider cutting hours at work or reducing wages?

As an alternative to permanent layoffs, or to trim costs without eliminating jobs, employers may want to consider cutting hours at work or reducing wages. Below are some frequently asked questions employers have.

Did My Boss cut my hours to make me quit?

You may be wondering, “Did my boss cut my hours to make me quit?” Even if you think this might be the case, you can’t answer this question without more information. Schedule a meeting with your supervisor to talk about the situation. Remain calm and collected as you inquire about reduced work schedule.