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  1. #1
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    Default Refusing Work Based On Low Pay

    In New York State, my high quarter earnings in my base period is from a permanent job I had where I was paid nicely. This pay was a lot higher than a previous temp agency is looking to pay me.

    can i refuse work from this temp agency?

    I see in the NY manual that after 13 weeks you may have to find a job that is not in your field and with pay at least 80% of your high quarter earnings.

    my question, what about now, during my beginning of unemployment. can i refuse work that is below 80% of my highest quarter during the base period?

    I just don't want this temp agency's employment offer.

    thanks for any advice.

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    Default Re: Refusing Work Based On Low Pay

    Whether you can refuse any specific job due to low pay is too state and situation specific a call for us to make.

    You'll have to ask the state UI commission for a carved in stone answer. Theirs is the only vote that counts.

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    Default Re: Refusing Work Based On Low Pay

    I found the info on the ny state labor site.

    I do have a right to say no, since the "prevailing wage" for similar employment is higher than what this temp office is offering.

    if the salary they're offering is 10% or more lower than the prevailing wage, then i have the right to say no without forfeiture of benefits.

    it pays to read up on things. i'm glad i did.

    thanks for your reply. i'll keep ya posted!

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