Portsmouth, OH asked in Employment Discrimination for Ohio

Q: I was recently demoted to a data entry only position at work and my wages were reduced, however I am not doing data entr

My employer reduced my wages, because they said my job duties were only going to be data entry. However they have me doing a physical labor job. Are they allowed to do that

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James J. Hux
James J. Hux
Answered
  • Employment Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland Heights, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Generally, your employer can reduce your wages. Since you have placed this in employment discrimination though, it could be worth it to talk to an employment law attorney in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.

Attorney James J. Hux

Hux Law Firm, LLC

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