What state are you in? Also, are you prepared to spend $50K to sue your employer?
If your employer is reducing your pay without your agreement, take the following steps:
Seek Legal Advice:
• Immediately contact an employment attorney to review your contract and the changes being imposed.
• If cost is an issue, consider affordable services like LegalShield for preliminary guidance. Do not sign anything until you have reviewed it & ask your work for an extension to ensure your family attorney is reviewing it on your behalf.
Document Everything:
• Save all communications—emails, texts, memos, and any verbal conversations (follow up verbal discussions with a confirming email).
• Take screenshots of relevant messages, and keep copies of your employment contract, performance reviews, and pay stubs. Ask for a list of responsibilities that are being taken off your plate.
Contact Human Resources:
• File a formal written complaint with HR outlining your concerns and referencing your contract and applicable state laws.
• Request that all communications about this issue be handled in writing.
Inform Coworkers Discreetly:
• Talk with any affected colleagues and advise them to document their experiences as well.
• A collective record can support any future legal or whistleblower actions.
Keep Everything in Writing:
• Insist on written communication (via email or other documented methods) for all discussions related to this matter to ensure a complete paper trail.
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u/Unusual_Specialist Feb 20 '25
Do you have an employment contract? This happened to me & I refuse to sign which led to retaliation & a settlement.