I have a contract with my boss on my pay schedule. However it has “can be changed at DM’s discresion” Does that mean he can just stop paying as agreed?

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I have a contract with my boss on my pay schedule. However it has “can be changed at DM’s discresion” Does that mean he can just stop paying as agreed?

Asked on June 22, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

Answers:

N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

It means that he can change your pay schedule. For example, if you are paid on the first of the month, he could change it to the fifth of the month.


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