pay cuts and terminination

[murphb96]

I'm in MA...if my employer wants me to significantly restructure my pay (such that my base salary is cut in half or worse), do I have to accept that? If they tell me to accept the restructuring or leave, would I be eligible for unemployment benefits (as in being laid off)?

Thanks for any help.

 

[JETX]

Q1) "if my employer wants me to significantly restructure my pay (such that my base salary is cut in half or worse), do I have to accept that?"
A1) No. You can decide to move-on down the road in lieu of accepting the pay 'restructuring'.

Q2) "If they tell me to accept the restructuring or leave, would I be eligible for unemployment benefits (as in being laid off)?"
A2) Depends entirely on your states requirements for qualification.