I was offered a position and given the pay rate in writing, can my employer simply say after the fact that they were mistaken about the rate?

I was offered a position and given the pay rate in writing, can my employer simply say after the fact that they were mistaken about the rate?

After receiving my first direct deposit I realized the pay was significantly less than I was told. When I contacted my manager she simply said, “Oh my mistake. I misquoted you the pay rate”. Since I have it in writing are they obligated to abide by it?

Asked on March 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia

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