Do signed contracts hold regarding my employer changing my pay?

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Do signed contracts hold regarding my employer changing my pay?

I just began a new job. My employer now wants to change my pay due to lower that expected reimbursement by insurance for my services. Is the owner allowed to do this and go back on their original offer after I had already accepted and signed the contract?

Asked on September 17, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Florida

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

The employer cannot alter your pay when you have a signed contract regarding the amount of your pay.  
You can sue your employer for breach of contract.  Your remedy is to seek specific performance which means that the employer is required to comply with the terms of the contract and pay the amount stated in that contract.


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