Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

My employer gave me notice on Wed 2/24/10 that may hourly rate will be reduced to $12/hr. I currently make 14.50/hr for the past year there. We are behind 2 weeks in pay, which means this payday will be for hours worked between 2/7/10 - 2/14/10. Can my employer implement the new pay rate for prior hours worked?


Asked on 2/26/10, 12:12 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Marcia S Wertenberger Marcia S. Wertenberger, Esq.

NO - look to the california department of labor website known as the DLSE for the rules - he has already violated several of them according to what you have written - particularlly look to the publications there regarding emplyeerights and "behind in pay" . They also have an emplyee hotlline to call in your county and will answer you questions. Your emplyer is in trouble with this - do not delay

good luck.

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Answered on 3/03/10, 2:43 am
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

An employee's rate of pay, or total earned pay, cannot be reduced retroactively. Pay cuts can only be applied to future work.

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Answered on 3/03/10, 8:41 am
James Bame San Diego Law Office

No contact the Labor commissionr on Metropolitan Ave. SD, CA 92108. Get the address and go there as they don't answer their phones. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 3/03/10, 10:31 am


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