Q: Is it Legal for an employer to put up a sign saying they start at a certain rate when their employees do not make that?
My work put up a sign saying a position starts at $17.25/hr. I work the position and only make $15.48/hr. My employer told a coworker that it’s because we work 32 hours a week instead of 40.
A: Yes. State and federal wage laws only require that you be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked.
A: Maybe not. This is not really a minimum wage question, it is whether the employer has misrepresented the terms of employment. In CA, it is unlawful for an employer to misrepresent the terms of employment to get you to move to CA for the job. In OR? You should contact a local employment law attorney to assist you with your situation.
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