Can a freelance employer cut wages 50% whilst maintaining full-time hours?
14th Apr 2020
The company I have a rolling freelance contract with has instituted a 50% pay cut for all staff across the board. Wanting to cut the company some slack (it being a start-up) and assuming this translated to a 50% decrease in hours as well, I accepted. The idea of a 50% cut in wages for full-time work seemed so irrational I never considered it an option. I started communications to come to an agreement for new working hours, and the company let it be known I was expected to either work full-time for 50% or half-time for 25%.
Is this legal? I know some colleagues are facing difficulties as well, but are afraid to rock the boat.
Thank you.
CATEGORY: Employment
LOCATION: GREATER LONDON