I make 6.75 as an office asst. and the office manager makes 8.75 but our responsibilities aren't far from each other. We aren't allowed to know how much the company makes but I found out the company makes about 20.00 per 15 min and the outer office staff makes about 8.00 per 15 min. That's not fair and this job has noooo benifits at all. He hires people that has a low education level so He can justify what they get paid, but their experience and proven skills say much more than what he is paying his staff. Some staff is even doing things that licensed professionals should be doing, but because the licensed professionals requires higher pay so that puts more money in his pocket. He knows that the little people needs their jobs. Check this there is NO OVERTIME PAY or COMPTIME if there is it's at his discrection and there is no policy written in the employee handbook. I feel since I know her personally I cannot say much. The best intrest for the clients I feel arent of concern either.
2006-09-30 11:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by .:MS. LADI:. 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I have an education in the field that I work in I'm a certified office Asst. but I am not comfortable with the tasks I am doing to keep from paying a therapist 20.00 an hour to do it so he puts all these clinical things on me because I make less.
2006-09-30 11:51:21 · update #1
There are a few things you are going to need to find out first.
1) Do you work in a state that is known as a "right to work" state.
2) What are your states legislature say about overtime pay and or Comptime.
If he is working people in jobs that normally require a license that may be illegal. HOwever, it all depends on the type of job they are performing. You are right he can pretty much do what he wants because we are talking about people with very little education or people who just want to work. Honestly, office managers sometimes only make a few bucks more than office staff only because they get to supervise you in a sense. Your duties themselves may not be that different.
But if you are truly that unhappy there and feel you are being treated unfairly then leave, try finding employment elsewhere.
But first find out what your state laws say about overtime pay and things like that, and make sure that the duties that those employees are doing that you think are for licensed professiionals isn't being done illegally......... once you know that answer email me if you like.... choc_lait@yahoo.ca then i can come up with a better assessment.... free of charge lol
I"m an Human Resources Administrator and studied Labor laws and employee relations in school.... so I have a pretty good idea what i'm talking about... so i like to think :)
2006-09-30 11:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by Tyana 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hun? As you get older, and discover more and more about the Job World, you'll discover, education gets more PAY, but NOT necessarily more responsibility. And the dude with position can order anything done to the lower people in the heirarchy, and there's noting that can be done. Period. You can accept it, or marry a rich man. Sounds like you need an education more than anything.
2006-09-30 18:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the state where you are located. Labor laws differ from state to state.
All you need do is contact your state Department of Labor (DL) and they will (at no cost to you) orient you on what to do and how to do it. However, you should verify with the DL what are the prevailing laws for that specific company, service or position in terms of What is the minimum wage that company is to pay. Then seek their advise on what to do next. You can also research your questions by reading what your state DL has on the web. Try yourstate.departmentoflabor.org.
2006-09-30 18:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by cramjcl1943 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are less than 20 employees your employer is exempt from everything but the minimum wage law and can do about anything they want to.
It may be time to look for another job.
2006-09-30 18:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fair" can be very difficult to define; it has a lot to do with your point of view.
Your best option, of course, is to do a fine job, develop your skills and move on. If the Boss can hire people to get the job done at that rate, well then that's all there is to that job. There are better jobs out there and if you improve yourself you can apply for them and get out of there.
It's one stinkin job out of millions. Don't put too much emotion into it. It worked for you when you started but when you grow out of it, you leave.
Good luck.
2006-09-30 18:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think your boss knows what he/she is doing. Trouble is you do not understand his management style/plan. If you are so unhappy about the pay you are getting, look for a new one.
There are plenty of new opportunites elsewhere. At the same time, there are ample people to fill any vacancy available.
2006-09-30 20:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by JP E 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a new job or go back to school for further training since time moves on whether you go to school and better yourself or don't. Education is key.. why ruin your day feeling cheated by an ungrateful bunch.
2006-09-30 18:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by audine 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Report them to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) If you feel your employer is violating federal employment standards.
You might even try the ACLU if you suspect unfair hiring practices.
OSHA if you suspect Occupational Safety &/ health violations.
2006-09-30 18:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess you do not understand that you cost a company more than what you make in an hour. Plus they have other expenses that they have to cover like rent, phones, etc. It costs a lot.
If you really do not like it, quit.
2006-09-30 20:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are aware the minimum wage is $5.15, right?
2006-10-01 00:25:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋