Q: In Maryland the company i work for is giving everyone a 10 % decrease, but I'm a salaried employee and my hours increased
Can they do that? What are my legal rights?
A:
The answer depends on whether you are a contractual employee or an at-will employee. Most employees are at-will and the employer can change salary or hours as it sees fit. Usually an employee has no legal recourse if s/he does not like the salary or hours other than changing jobs. That being said, the phrasing of your question raises another issue of classification. Some employees (such as managers, professionals, teachers) truly are salaried / exempt, while others (often those with set hours) are not exempt from overtime laws.
The above post offers general legal information and while I hope it helps answer your question it doesn't substitute for legal advice about your specific situation.
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