What is the name of your state? Ohio
My son recently got an entry level job with a major employer in the area. They actually lured him to a job different than the one he had applied for on the basis that it paid more ($17/hr versus $15/hr). He actually liked the lower paying job more and they gave him a choice of either but he needs the money so he took the $17/hr job. He's had that job for two months and has by all accounts done well at it. Yesterday, and HR underling informed him that they made a mistake on his job offer and that he's only entitled to $15/hr. The reasoning they gave him is that as a "trainee" he can't earn more than the person training him. While I understand the principle behind the reasoning the reality is that they not only offered him $17/hr but have also paid him that for two months. Given the precedent, is it lawful for the employer to simply say "Oops, sorry" and then reduce his pay? Additionally, they implied they may be taking the money back that they overpaid him. I'm just not sure how to advise him on this other than to say "big companies tend to suck like that" - which is neither productive or helpful even if its mostly true.. I greatly appreciate any advice or wisdom you can share.
My son recently got an entry level job with a major employer in the area. They actually lured him to a job different than the one he had applied for on the basis that it paid more ($17/hr versus $15/hr). He actually liked the lower paying job more and they gave him a choice of either but he needs the money so he took the $17/hr job. He's had that job for two months and has by all accounts done well at it. Yesterday, and HR underling informed him that they made a mistake on his job offer and that he's only entitled to $15/hr. The reasoning they gave him is that as a "trainee" he can't earn more than the person training him. While I understand the principle behind the reasoning the reality is that they not only offered him $17/hr but have also paid him that for two months. Given the precedent, is it lawful for the employer to simply say "Oops, sorry" and then reduce his pay? Additionally, they implied they may be taking the money back that they overpaid him. I'm just not sure how to advise him on this other than to say "big companies tend to suck like that" - which is neither productive or helpful even if its mostly true.. I greatly appreciate any advice or wisdom you can share.