Pay Cut (Noun)
Meaning
The act of reducing a salary.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company announced a pay cut for all employees to reduce costs and stay afloat during the economic downturn.
- Many workers were furious about the pay cut and felt it was unfair to ask them to take a reduction in salary.
- After years of service, John was disappointed to receive a pay cut, which he felt was a betrayal by the company.
- The pay cut was implemented across the board, affecting even the most senior members of the team.
- As a result of the company's financial struggles, all employees were subjected to a 10% pay cut.