Cancellation of contract without notice
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Cancellation of contract without notice
I was on a contract for 6 months which finished in Feb 2016, however it was continued with the same terms and conditions until 18 July 2016. I was told on 18th July that I will be paid substantially less amount per hour than the original terms without giving any notice. I sent them my reply saying it is not acceptable. My original contract says I should be given one months notice if they want to change any terms or conditions of contract.
I met the Manager who verbally agreed to give 4 weeks notice at the same rate but did not confirm that in writing. I sent two emails asking about the email and my last working day, but he does not reply. My last working day will be 15th Aug, but I have not been paid at the current rate and they paid me very less.
Do I have a case against the Company?
Asked on August 4, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If the contract expired 6 months ago, then you were no longer an employee whose job and terms thereof (including pay) were covered or set by contract; you were, after expiration, an employee at will. That means that your employer could change your pay at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. Work you did up to being told of the change would be at the then-in-effect rate; work done from when the change is announced forward is at the new rate, and they would not owe you the notice they would have had to provide under the now-expired contract.
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