I work at a company where I had an employment contract for full time employment at 80k PA plus superannuation.
The director came to me and stated that due to financial hardship, the rate would be reduced to 60k for a while until things got better. I agreed to this verbally to do my part. It has now been 8 months and there is no change back to my original rate in sight. The company is making solid profits again.
There is no clause in my contract allowing for changes to salary nor have I signed a new contract. Is it wise to approach my employer for breach of contract or has it now been too long? Can they fire me if I demand a return to 80k? If I decided to leave, do I have any grounds for backpay?
Any suggestions would help.
The last contract I singed was in 2013 for the 80k. I have been with the company for 6 years.
The director came to me and stated that due to financial hardship, the rate would be reduced to 60k for a while until things got better. I agreed to this verbally to do my part. It has now been 8 months and there is no change back to my original rate in sight. The company is making solid profits again.
There is no clause in my contract allowing for changes to salary nor have I signed a new contract. Is it wise to approach my employer for breach of contract or has it now been too long? Can they fire me if I demand a return to 80k? If I decided to leave, do I have any grounds for backpay?
Any suggestions would help.
The last contract I singed was in 2013 for the 80k. I have been with the company for 6 years.