I have been with my job for 2 and1/2 years and have only received a 50 cent increase. Any laws on this?

Answer 1

It's capitalism. They can squeeze you, but you can walk. Start looking for something else, it's obvious your current employer doesn't value your services enough to pay you a decent wage.

good luck!

Answer 2

There is no law that requires you get a pay raise. Unless you have a written contact with your employer, where the employer has agreed to a raise, you have no legal basis to request a raise. May I suggest you find out the pay scale in your area for this job and use that as leverage for a raise. Be prepared to leave if this does not work.

Answer 3

Depends on your job. If it is a fast food position your lucky you got 50 cents. If it is a desk job for a major cooperation then talk to a lawyer they will tell you if it is lawful.

Answer 4

Nothing can be done. I have been on my job 12 years and only received $4.00 increase over 12 years. That is hurting my fiances with the high gas prices of today.

Answer 5

It don't matter how long you been at a job, People are money hungry, and if they are going to get a job done cheap then they are going to take it, Remember anyone can be replaced, and to your boss, your just a number, and nothing else, Your best friend would stand on your back to get to the top, If that hasn't happened to you yet, Just wait

Answer 6

If you live in the U.S. and are paid the minimum wage, $5.15 and hour in most states, there is no legal requirement to raise your pay. However, if you are worth more than you are being paid, you should ask for a raise.

Check out www.salary.com. and www.hotjobs.com. Both have information on what your job is worth and how to ask for a raise.

Answer 7

Unfortunately there is not. I work in retail management and see too many employee's who work there hearts out and truly love what they do get no more than someone who is just there to get a paycheck. Trust me I try to push for people to get what they deserve, but also you should be happy in what you do. I think you should maybe evaluate yourself and your job. Put your resume out there and see what you are worth with whatever experience you have you may be suprised what you find. NO ONE should feel tied down to their job.

Answer 8

No law that covers raises - just minimum wage - If you don't like it you can ask for a raise but don't threaten to leave unless you have another job lined up.

Answer 9

Nope. Take the experience and move on.... Union Pacific Railroad is hiring. Union job, merit increases.

Answer 10

Have you asked for a raise? If you haven't you should... see what they say about it before taking any actions... and if you did who did you go to? Did you seek ur highest manager/boss? If this doesn't go your way... then give your two weeks notice and seek another job w/benefits of raises after soo long. GOOD LUCK!