Is it legal for my employer to stop paying me my shift differential after 2 years of paying me that rate?
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Is it legal for my employer to stop paying me my shift differential after 2 years of paying me that rate?
Asked on June 20, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I'm afraid that it might be, that is unless this violates specific company policy, an employment contract or union/collective bargaining agreement. If not, then you are what is known as an "at will" employee. This means that your employer can change the terms and conditions of the work relationship much as it sees fit (absent actionable discrimination being a factor in your treatment). For your part, you are free to either accept this change or quit. While seemingly unfair, it's the law.
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