contract question

[disgruntled11]

first off thanks for any imput. i work in a work at will state and am salaried and have a contract that spells out my salary and job duties. i am being asked to accept a 1/3 pay cut and more hours. question is can they fire me even with the contract in place. and if i do not accept the pay cut should i be paid for my vacation accrued time. finally if i accept the paycut then decide to leave do i lose my right to unemployment. thanks again

 

[cbg]

If what you have is truly a contract, then only an attorney in your state who has read every word of the contract can answer your questions.

Not everyone who thinks they have a contract really does. So the first thing you need to do is establish whether what you have is a contract or an offer letter.

 

[guestpost]

assume is contract

Thanks, I do assume is contract and for my purposes let's assume is contract. My question is, is it worth my time and trouble to hire attorney. Does a contract in place void the "right to work laws" of Arkansas in any form. Also if I accept this pay cut then decide in week or two was mistake do I lose any rights I may of had. Thanks

 

[disgruntled11]

sure is contract

100% sure is contract. Guess now my main question is in Arkansas are they required to pay my accrued vacation time. THANKS

 

[Betty3]

My info on Ar. notes re the payout of accrued vacation on termination: Payment depends on employer-employee contract.

 

[Betty3]

I might add to the above if there is no contract, there is always the possibility of your employer having a policy (though policies can be changed) of paying accrued vac. at termination & you might still receive it.