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Can your employer lower your hourly pay to minimum wage if your two weeks notice isn't fulfilled?
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∙ 14y ago
Let me preface this by saying that I am *not* an attorney. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in your area so that you can discuss the particulars of your case with someone who is familiar with your local laws.
To (partially) answer your question, it depends on a lot of factors, such as what state you live in, whether or not you are part of a union, and whether or not you are a "contract" employee.
Although I don't know the answer to whether or not your employer can reduce your pay, I can tell you the following: in California, most employment is considered "at will," which essentially means that you can be hired on the spot, fired on the spot, and quit on the spot, no "notice" from employer or employee needed. If you are indeed an at-will employee in California, your employers are in the wrong for requiring that you give a two-week notice before quitting. If they can fire you with no notice, then you can quit with no notice, *regardless* of what the employee manual may say. I worked for many years for attorneys specializing in labor law and I can't tell you how many employee manuals we had to redo because so many employers had provisions in them that were completely illegal.
I hope this somewhat answers your question, and again, my advice is for you to consult with a local attorney. Good luck!
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∙ 14y ago
It depends on the terms of your employment contract and local labor laws. In many cases, employers cannot unilaterally reduce an employee's pay without their consent. However, if your contract or local laws allow for such actions, it is possible for your employer to lower your pay. It is always best to consult with an employment attorney to understand your rights and obligations in such situations.
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