Can a full-time employee's hours be cut?

Yes, a full-time employee's hours can be cut. This is true for most employees in most states, and unless there is a contract that says something different, it is legal to cut hours. The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employees to change an employee's working hours without the consent of the employee and without giving notice for the change.

While there is no specific federal law that states an employee must give notice when changing or cutting an employee's hours, it is common practice, and many businesses choose to sit down and explain cut hours and reasonings for employees.