My sister-in-law's boss promised her a raise if she took and passed a med certification test. She did pass it and has had extra responsiblities since her date of certification. She and her boss were talking and she mentioned to her boss about the raise she was promised and her boss completely ignored her question. Now her boss is on vacation, but she doesn't know what to say to her when she comes back. What options does she have for getting the raise she was promised?
2006-07-30 03:04:01 · 14 answers · asked by NJ 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think I'd approach it from a different way.
When her boss gets back, your sister-in-law should schedule a time to meet with her.
At that meeting, she might begin by saying, "I want to thank you for encouraging me to take the med certification test. I'm excited about my new responsibilities and I'm looking forward to learning even more."
"With that in mind, I'd like to know what you're thinking as far as the pay raise we discussed."
(and this is the important part-- stay quiet and wait for the answer)
If the boss asks for more time, ask (politely) how much more time?
If the boss says she's not sure, ask (politely) what more you can do to reassure her.
Don't go into the "but, you promised" territory. It only sets your sister-in-law up for a parent/child relationship. She wants respect and money and she won't get it by pouting.
Bottom line: she can take her education with her. If this boss proves to be a deadbeat-- she can get a better job somewhere else.
Good luck to her!! (and it helps to practice this with someone-- to role play so that you're ready for any answer the boss may have.)
2006-07-30 03:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay....you say the boss ignored her. Let's assume that he did not hear her. A week or two after the boss gets back to work, allowing him to settle back in, your SIL needs to make an appointment to have a conversation with him, bringing her Certificate along with a list of her regular responsibilites and her NEW responsibilities. She may then remind him that she took this test to garner a raise, via his oral promise. This is not a time to be belligerent. After this meeting, see where she goes from here! I would advise her to not expect more than about 3 - 5%.
2006-07-30 10:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verbal contract will stand if when the boss said this, she was acting under the orders of the company. Were there any witnesses? Your SIL may have to go to her boss' superior and ask if the raise was something offered on behalf of the company, highlighting the extra work and responsibility.
2006-07-30 10:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she got it in writing, she definately has a bullet that she can use to get her boss moving on the raise. If not, it may take longer, but she should be patient and should continue to remind her boss of that conversation. If that fails, take it to the next person in her "chain of command". Basically, just take the conversation to her bosses, boss!
2006-07-30 10:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by truth_seeker1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would send her an email to remind her of the conversation when she mentioned your sister-in-l will get a raise for passing the exam and also point out the fact that she has more responsibilities since the exam.
2006-07-30 10:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by gigi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was promised a reward for staying late one night on New Year's Eve.
I suggested "A night on the Town".
The boss said...you got it!
Within a month I was transfered.
Within a year I was fired.
Advice:
Get it in writing.
So called bosses come and go, it's a merry-go-round.
One guy uses bosses like puppets.
Can you name that guy?
2006-07-30 10:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope it is not for the MR/DD home health company I used to work for in OHIO..the exact same thing happened to me..
(I ended up quitting after 2 years because this promise kept being unfulfilled for almost 8 months)
Really, there is not much she can do, they will continue with excuses and it is a no win situation.
Just being honest, it has happened to me and many, many others...and to let you know, hen I did get the other employees involved and finally went to my bosses supervisor, it was bad..
They tried to pin false allegations on me to have me investigated for company wrongdoing and it just pushed me over the edge to quit..
2006-07-30 10:12:48 · answer #7 · answered by The Chesire Cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless she got it in writing she does not have much to stand on. She could however start looking for a new job and when she finds one that is better and with better pay her boss can either counter it or tell her good luck at her new job.
2006-07-30 10:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according you said, they do have verbal contact, so ask your sister to speak to the boss, and tell her the truth that your sister's boss promised to give your sister a raised.
2006-07-30 10:11:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her ask front out, "YOU SAID I WAS GOING TO GET A RAISE IF I DID..." and don't let the boss ignore her question... keep pestering her until she opens it up or her job is on the line.
Also, have your sister-in-law get the other employees to shout out about raises~ stir the wind up.
2006-07-30 10:12:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋