I have a job issue.........?

Question

I work for a college as a computer tech with various duties. I found out that another woman at one of our sister colleges does the same work and makes more pay plus is a grade higher. We have been here for the same time. I submitted paper work to get the same money and grade as her and was rejected and they won't say why. I filed for grievance with the union and was told to redo my job descrpition as closely as I could to hers and resubmit it. I have until december to get it in. Should I do it or is this plaguerism?

Answer 1

let see if can help.

OK. I need to say up the front that I am not a lawyer however did work for HR and with job descriptions etc.

Firstly, those are 'sister colleges', so to my understating they should be under one management. The job description belongs to the college not an individual, as that woman might leave the next day and they will have to use the same job description to appoint someone new.

From my experience even if the job description sound similar, people tend to do different things anyway, help different people, work on different documents etc.

I tell you what I would have done.

I would have taken a copy of her job description and look at it. It might be that you actually doing a bit more than she does. Evaluate it. Words such as 'coordination' use as "managing' (it is stronger word)..

But simply what I would have done is simply and openly ask for that job description, ask for permission etc.. you really have nothing to worry about. Its not as if this is registered document.

But handle it with care. I know about a situation that a lady complained about the salary (just as your case). You know what the company did? lowered the other woman salary and it was LOOSE-LOOSE situation. Evaluate all options to achieve WIN-WIN.

Best of luck. (is December not a bit too far??)

Answer 2

It doesn't sound like plagiarism. To plagiarize is to pass off the ideas of someone else's as your own. In the case you described, you're writing a description of the work you do. I find it interesting that your company/school district does not have the copy of the job description on file for you already. Further, if they did, you'd have to know if this lady does the exact same thing, or if she has additional responsibilities that you're unaware of. I suppose the only people who could look into this is your union, as I doubt she'd be open to this line of questioning coming from you.

Answer 3

Why don't you redo your job description as closely as you can to yours and resubmit it? Keep a clear conscience and either accept the pay they decide upon or move on.

Answer 4

while length of service is a factor is job rating and $$$, it is only one. Face the fact that she may be a "better" employee than you. Stop looking at someone elses success and design a process that make you a winner.

Answer 5

You say you filed a grievance with the union - why aren't they helping you?

Answer 6

Its not plagiarism, its a job description. If you do the same job as her, then it IS your job description. If there are certain things that are done differently, then you need to make adjustments.

Answer 7

As an employer I'd say it is best to be honest. If her description fits your job then use it to write a better one.

Answer 8

I too have a job issue...... THEY SUCK!