Can my employer knock me down to minimum wage on my last check if i dont give a 2 week notice.

Ginger Bolin

August 15,2023 at 4:30AM UTC

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Can my employer knock me down to minimum wage on my last check if i dont give a 2 week notice. I live in Wisconsin and work as a Caregiver.

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AnonymousAugust 15,2023 at 5:42AM UTC
I don't see how. But nothing surprises me anymore
AnonymousAugust 15,2023 at 12:56PM UTC
I don’t know laws specific to Wisconsin other than it’s not a final pay state and final pay is just at next regular payday. But typically, you have to be notified in advance of any pay changes. Even if legally it’s not violating any law, it certainly is not the right thing to do. I would respond and say I was not notified prior to any changes in my rate of pay. I request to be paid the amount previously agreed upon or I will be seeking 3rd party assistance. That should get you paid out!
AnonymousAugust 15,2023 at 1:30PM UTC
I do not think they can legally reduce pay on hours you've already worked. Get in contact with your state dept of labor here to ask
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/laborstandards/wages.htm