I live in MD, can my boss give cost of living wage increases to everyone but me?

Question

This is not a raise, but a standard increase to allow wages to keep up with rising prices.

Answer 1

If it's a cost of living increase, what it the excuse for not giving it to you? Do you live in a cheaper neighborhood? Then you probably have higher transportation costs getting to work. I think that cost of living has to be consistent to everyone. It might be worthwhile to check with an employment attorney, or an employee rights web site. But it sounds mighty unfair to me.

Answer 2

Cost of living increases are given based on an increase in the cost of living because of your residency. If you live in the same area everyone else does, he/she can't leave you out. It has to be fair if he/she is doing it widescale. Of course, some individuals can go in and ask for a cost of living increase and no one else has to even know, but if it is a company initiative type thing, they have to include everyone in the affected area. If they don't offer you one, go ask for one. If you are denied, I'd image you have a grievable case.

Answer 3

cost of living raises are based on the economy , not on job perfomance or anything else that has to do with your job.
The yearly cost of living increase is determined by the government and implemented by them .
If your Employer has figured out a way to keep this living increase from you , he/she is breaking a federal law.

Answer 4

As far as I know, if you aren't a union shop or have a specific contract, your employer can give raises at his/her discretion and doesn't have to give the same to everybody.

Answer 5

raises, in most cases , are based on performance. he/she may feel you were not deserving of a raise. obviously its the sole discretion of your employer.

Answer 6

he has the power to do that it is not againsst the law but if you work hard and you think it might be a personal matter try to do someting about it.