Can an employer take away your salary?
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 an employer demote you and cut your pay?
When Can Employees Be Demoted? So, if your employer believes that your performance is lacking in any way, you can be demoted, and your pay or hours can be reduced.
What can employers legally say about you?
There are no federal laws restricting what an employer can or cannot say about a former employee. Further, some states have laws about what an employer can legally disclose – and to whom. For the reasons above, many companies only release their former employees’ job titles, dates of employment, and salaries.
Can my employer make me pay for my own uniform?
Employers can require their employees to pay for their own work uniforms, but to do so, they must pay them at least minimum wage – after they deduct the costs of the uniforms from their employees’ paychecks. What does the OSHA Uniform Law say about personal protective equipment? the equipment protects the employee from serious injuries or death.
Can I deduct the cost of cleaning my employees’ uniforms?
However, this practice is prohibited in some states, so check your state law. Assuming the federal minimum wage of $7.25 applies, in this particular example, the maximum amount you could deduct in a workweek is $70. Q: Do I have to pay for the cost of cleaning employees’ uniforms?
Do employers have to reimburse employees for uniforms in California?
The law makes a distinction between mandated uniforms and required clothing (e.g., black pants and shoes). California State law says that while employers have to reimburse employees for uniforms, they do not have to do the same for required clothing. What does the Fair Labor Standards Act Uniform Law say?
Can I prorate the cost of uniforms over multiple pay periods?
A: Under the FLSA, provided the deductions never reduce the employee’s pay below the applicable minimum wage, you may prorate the cost of uniforms over more than one pay period. However, this practice is prohibited in some states, so check your state law.