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Salary Reduction Letter
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[Company Name]
[Company address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]
[Date]
Notification of Salary Reduction
Dear [employee name]
I refer to our meeting on [insert date] about whether you would be willing to agree to a salary reduction from [insert amount] per [annum/month/hour] to a new rate of [insert amount] per [annum/month/hour].
As discussed, the company is experiencing a significant downturn in business due to the [state reason]. In response, we are putting in place a [temporary/permanent] reduced pay arrangement to avoid layoffs.
If we do not obtain sufficient employee participation in the salary reduction program, we will have no option but to consider instituting a redundancy program that may result in temporary employee layoffs.
If you are willing to participate in the salary reduction program, please fill in your details below and return this form to [insert name] by [insert date]. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact [insert name and contact details.]
Sincerely,
[Name and Title]
I agree to a [temporary/permanent] reduction in my salary from [insert amount] per [annum/month/hour] to a new rate of [insert amount] per [annum/month/hour] as proposed in the above letter.
Signed……………………………………………………………………...
Name……………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………
Salary Reductions vs. Salary Deductions:
A salary reduction is not the same as a salary deduction. A salary reduction is when an employee's salary is reduced by an agreed amount before any applicable state and federal taxes have been deducted. A reduction may occur when a business is instituting cost-cutting measures, when an employee reduces their working hours, or when an employee changes roles.
A salary deduction is a set amount that is deducted from an employee's monthly salary. Some deductions are mandatory such as Social Security tax and federal income tax, while others are voluntary such as retirement plan contributions and health insurance premiums.