Can employer unilaterally force a salary cut on an employee?

[danash]

With all the talk of salary changes can an employer unilaterally force a salary cut on an employee and simply start paying less or does the employee need to sign an agreement amending his contracted terms and conditions. ?


Private sector - no unions involved.

 

[Mel]

Re: Salary Change

You need to give your express agreement, as it's a change to your contract/ conditions.

We had to sign a letter stating that we were aware of the reduction and from when it would be applied, and our agreement to same. Private sector, no unions.