Can they demote me and make me take a pay cut?
117883
They can cut your pay.  If you refuse to sign whatever it is that they want you to sign then you will more than likely be fired.  Alternatively, you could ask to have your job eliminated this could give you a better chance of receiving unemployment benefits.  If you dont sign and they terminate you because of it, theres a chance you could be denied unemployment benefits.
318053
Just let them do it, but keep the docs notes.  Start a paper trail of evidence just to cover yourself in any eventuality.  If they do dismiss you, then take legal advice and (possibly) sue on grounds of unfair dismissal.  Don't hint to you company you are thinking of this as they will be able to make your life awful without firing you, in an effort to get you to resign.  You could let them do this then speak to your bosses boss if you would feel comfortable doing this.  It does seem like they are acting unfairly, but tred carefully and plan your moves, don't get angry and aggressive.
1139375
Say it exactly as you just did.\nIt's not in the original scope of the job and to either do it right the way the first time or you'll be having a chat with the person who hired you to redefine both your responsibilities and your pay scale.\n\nAll they've got to do is their job.  If they can't hack it, I think the owner has a right to know it.
581204
They can't necessarily 'make' you. You can always get out of it by saying that you scheduled events around your work hours, and have obligations to keep, therefore relieving yourself of the added work. They are allowed to work you a certain amount of hours depending on your state's regulations.
971452
No - Sorry - An employer can raise a salary or lower it at their choice.\n\nThere are a lot of laws about making sure you are not discriminated against, but that just means everyone is treated in the same way. Best way to get a raise is tomake sure your boss appreciates what you do and that it contributes to the business
331298
Talk to the management about it first. Tell them how you feel. It would'nt hurt to check around first to see what you can get paid elsewhere and if they are hiring.Get all your facts straight before talking to them. Write down all your points you want to make and bring it in with you.   >GOOD LUCK !!!
750326
A demotion can effect both a title and salary. I usually see that a demotion affects about 50% of salaries.
932404
No you can't.  Also, why were you fired?  Or did you quit?
540675
AS soon as you read this look in your phone book for the government listing "Wage and Hour Commission". It may be under your States Labor department. YOU CALL THEM AND TELL THEM YOUR PROBLEM. They will help you solve this issue. I PROMISE!!!
588898
Probably not; if you're leaving the old company by your own choice they probably won't give you a severance package (that's usually if you're laid off)\n\nbut it could vary depending on your company
750431
No way.  At least minimum wage unless the company or person has a contract for weekly wage.  And they usually want you to put in 60 hours too,.
202827
They will not give you a two week notice when they fire you.\nThink about it
727434
Anymore employers seem to be able to do anything they want and unfortunately whether it is legal or not GET AWAY WITH IT.\n\nMy boss' idea of a pay cut was like last week for example.  Instead of working our normal scheduled 32 hr holiday week schedule +8hrs holiday pay, all I got was 23 hrs of work just because upper mngmnt said we need to save money "again".\nThis is the kind of BS we've been tolerating lately off and on and its getting really old.  Mngmnt doesn't get any proportional weekly cut and I feel they should as well.  Its always the working stiff in America who has to eat the SH** of mngmnt's problems.  I feel a lot of working people would agree with this statement.
167369
Yes, in most cases. In most situations your pay grade depends on performance. However you can NEVER go below the minumum wage, if so contact your local labor board.
723837
If you have a contract, check that.\nIf not, it depends on the state you live in, if it in an "employment at will" state, then you can quit and/or be fired anytime for any or no reason. If its not, then no, they are not allowed to do that.
258949
Ask your payroll people where you work.. They will be able to help you.
859458
No, they can't do that. You would probably have a lawyer though to get your back pay.