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20 2026-10

Can employees refuse if the company unilaterally reduces their salary?

A Beijing lawyer explains whether an employee can refuse a unilateral pay cut from the company: Yes, they can. Any changes to the salary must be agreed upon through consultation, and if the employer deducts the employee's salary without authorization, the employee can claim compensation and terminate the employment contract by force.

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