If you signed a contract for a specific salary for a specific year (like a movie star, but with less caviar), your boss can’t just lower it. A contract is a promise. Breaking it is like telling your friend you’ll bring pizza to the party and then showing up with a single cracker.
However—look closely at the fine print. Some contracts have “change of duties” clauses. If your role changes dramatically, the pay might change too. It’s annoying, but it’s legal if you agree to it.
And please don’t rely on a handshake. A handshake is worth exactly the amount of legal paper it’s not written on.
