If I been at my job for 8 years but have not received a pay raise in 4 years, am I eligible to sue?
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If I been at my job for 8 years but have not received a pay raise in 4 years, am I eligible to sue?
Asked on November 26, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You could only sue if you were to have gotten a raise pursuant to a union agreement, employment contract, or a raise was mandated by company policy. Additionally, if you were singled out for no raise due to some form of actionable discrimination you could pursue the matter in court.
Absent any of the above, I'm afraid that you have no legal recourse. The fact is that an employer can set the terms and conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes who gets an increase in salary and when. While seemingly unfair, it is perfectly permissable.
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