8.5% wage cut - what now?

Fursttimer

Hi,

I hoping someone with experience or knowledge can point me in the right direction at least.

One year ago I was cut to a three-day work week. This week my employers have asked me to take a 8.5% wage cut. If I refuse, what kinda situation does that leave me in?

donkey balls

First of all is your employer making $$$$$ to cover the overheads what does it say on your contract regarding salary deductions,Alot of companies are taking the p*ss due to our current situation using the R word to bring down loboue costs while ramping up the profits.

tenchi-fan

tell your boss you will work 1hr 45 mins less a week. That will result in his required saving without sacrificing your hourly rate.

bob the bob

tenchi-fan wrote: »

tell your boss you will work 1hr 45 mins less a week. That will result in his required saving without sacrificing your hourly rate.

+1

mikemac

tenchi-fan wrote: »

tell your boss you will work 1hr 45 mins less a week. That will result in his required saving without sacrificing your hourly rate.

+2

And let us know how you get on

Dale Parish

Accept the cut because most businesses in the country and finding it very difficult to operate with fewer and fewer clients each month, spending less and less.

therecklessone

Fursttimer wrote: »

Hi,

I hoping someone with experience or knowledge can point me in the right direction at least.

One year ago I was cut to a three-day work week. This week my employers have asked me to take a 8.5% wage cut. If I refuse, what kinda situation does that leave me in?

Your employed may only make deductions from your salary if:

1. Required to do so by legislation (i.e. tax, PRSI etc), or
2. Your contract allows for it, or
3. You consent to it.

The Payment of Wages Act 1991 applies here.

Be careful though, in the absence of an agreed pay cut your employer may consider redundancy or non-renewal of your contract as an alternative.