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Q: Is there anything I can do if my employer wanted to change a signed contract concerning salary amounts? Like $11,000?

I have signed a contract with the local school board at a set salary amount, and now they have said they "made a mistake" and now want to pay me $11,000 less than the agreed amount. Is there anything I can do about that? The contract was all signed and agreed upon and a month later they claim they made a mistake.

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: If you are considering hiring a lawyer to enforce what appears to be a very common "gotcha" situation you are wasting your money. There is nothing legal you can do. Why? Because school boards and all other government entities are not immune to making mistakes.

The only decision in front of you is whether to take the (cushy) position at the reduced salary or not. But before you say no please ask them about the great benefits you will get.

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