I earned PTO at a rate of 17.00 now they lowered my wage to 13.00. I am putting in my 2 weeks. At which wage do I get my remaining PTO?
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I earned PTO at a rate of 17.00 now they lowered my wage to 13.00. I am putting in my 2 weeks. At which wage do I get my remaining PTO?
I earned PTO at a rate of 17.00 now they lowered my wage to 13.00. I am putting in my 2 weeks. At which wage do I get my remaining PTO? I live in OHIO
Asked on November 19, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You get your PTO at your *current* wage. Sometimes this helps: e.g. you earned PTO when you were less experienced or senior, before getting raises or promotions, so when you use it or have it paid, it's at your higher. And unfortunately, sometimes, like now, it works against you.
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