My director just gave herself a 15 an hour raise, while I only make 11 an hour as HR assistant. Is that legal

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My director just gave herself a 15 an hour raise, while I only make 11 an hour as HR assistant. Is that legal

This is in North Carolina and I’ve been working here for
13 years, we are a non profit agency

Asked on April 17, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Unless you have an employment coentract or union agreement that guarantees you a certain wage or pay increase, you have no claim here. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination).

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Unless you have an employment coentract or union agreement that guarantees you a certain wage or pay increase, you have no claim here. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). 


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