Rate Cut 6 Weeks Into a 6 Month Contract

[djwoody]

I've just had my rate cut by 12.5% after only working for 6 weeks of a 6 month contract.
Can they do this? I've been through my T&C and can't really see that they can (but I'm no lawyer!!).
Does anyone know of good legal representation?

Thanks in advance

[moorfield]

Can they do this?

Probably. They'll just serve notice on your current contract (check that bit of your T&C's) and offer a new contract on a reduced rate on a "take it or leave it" basis.

[ChimpMaster]

Find another contract. Leave.

[djwoody]

Thanks, certainly tempted!!

[Sausage Surprise]

Find another contract. Leave.

WHS - if we put up with tulip like that they'll all start doing it

[Mustang]

Find another contract. Leave.

WHS - if you can secure a new contract.

What I find odd is how they introduced this. Did they notify you in advance in any way or did they just pay you less? Either way it's a worrying new development....!

[oracleslave]

I've just had my rate cut by 12.5% after only working for 6 weeks of a 6 month contract.

How did they inform you of this?

[expat]

WHS - if we put up with tulip like that they'll all start doing it

We do. They do.

[djwoody]

How did they inform you of this?

Via a letter hand delivered by the head of the internal recruitment company.
Basically, if I don't agree I'm sacked!!!

[DimPrawn]

Unless your have a top paying contract there and 12.5% reduction still leaves you in the best paying contract you could find, I'd send a letter stating that the rate is non-negotiable for the duration of the current contract.

If they terminate you, fine, invoice at full rate for the time you have done and move on.

During the last downturn, those that accepted a rate cut easily found another 2 or 3 rate cuts down the line. It sets an easy precedent. Don't accept it.