Add Comment Question: Can an employer say in an email a rate of pay then later change it in the contract and tell you the initial rate was a mistake? Answer: Hello, This may amount to a misrepresentation by the employer. In such a case, you may be able to sue them for any losses you incurred from leaving your last job to take this one on. Your first decision is to decide if you want to take legal action against your employer. Regards, Lluc Cerda Lawyer Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.