QUESTION
I signed an employee handbook. in it it states the employer can drop my pay to minimum wage if I quit without notice.
Asked on Feb 20th, 2015 on Employment Contracts - Texas
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I signed the last page stating I received the handbook. I did leave the employer on February 11th 1015 without notice. Upon receiving my last check they dropped my pay from 14.00 to 7.25. Is this legal? I live in Texaa.
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You employer may not alter the pay rate once the work has been performed. The policy you cited would likely be ignored by a court or by the Texas Workforce Commission.
You should file a Texas Payday Act Complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission - Labor Law Department within 180 days of the short check. The forms for the complaint and their contact information are on their website.
Answered on Feb 23rd, 2015 at 12:58 PM
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