laid off

[tcomb45]

What is the name of your state? New Hampshire...Hi, I was laid off from my job as a cleaner..A new contracter came in at a cheaper rate...I've been there 5 yrs so i worked my self up to a lil over $11 now they come in and want us to go down to 9.50 can they do this.....And i'm in the union...

 

[cbg]

Are you asking whether or not they can lower your pay?

Or are you asking if they can lay you off in favor of someone else at lower pay?

 

[Sockeye]

Hello Laid Off,

Are you a contractor? You mentioned a "new contractor" so it sounds like you were one yourself.

If you are, then unless you had some binding contract then yes it's legal. If you aren't and the company has let you go and hired a contractor to do the job the it sounds like you were out-sourced.