Can an employer make you take a day off without pay because you make more money than the other employee?
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Can an employer make you take a day off without pay because you make more money than the other employee?
My employer gave me a huge pay raise in order to keep me in their employment, but now they are constantly telling me at the last minute that I have to take a day off without pay. Is this legal?
Asked on October 11, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it legal to make you take off without pay unless doing so violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will" which means that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit )absnet some form of legally actionable discrimination). At this point, perhaps you can use your PTO or vacation time to cover your absences. While you will use these days up at least you will still get paid.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it legal to make you take off without pay unless doing so violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will" which means that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit )absnet some form of legally actionable discrimination). At this point, perhaps you can use your PTO or vacation time to cover your absences. While you will use these days up at least you will still get paid.
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