Is it legal for employers in California to hire new employees at a higher rate of pay than current employees?

Question

My current employer has posted an opening for my current position. The starting salary listed is just over $4,000 more than I currently make. Some of my friends in the office have also let me know that they don't not make as much as is currently advertised as the starting salary. One these fellow employees is actually one step above me in the "food chain" I find it appalling that someone off the street is making more than I am and I have been there for two years. I just want to know if I have any recourse.

Answer 1

First: then can offer whatever they want, legally.

Second: often, posted salaries are higher than they want to pay, because they're having trouble attracting qualified candidates. They may be biting the bullet and actually paying more, or they may be pulling a bait and switch on new candidates ("well, you're not qualified for the advertised position, but we can give you an entry level position for less money" -- but it's actually the same position.) Or, perhaps the job market was different when you were hired, or you and your coworkers didn't negotiate your salaries as well as you thought.

Third: if the job is ALMOST the same, this is a great chance for you to go to your boss and say (politely, respectfully and with a certain amount of enthusiasm) "Hey, I've been thinking about that position ever since you posted it, and I'd like to talk to you about it in more detail, to see if I might be a good fit." On the other hand, if the job is EXACTLY the same, sit down with your boss and say "I'm not asking for a raise; however, I know you're offering more for the position than I currently make, and I've been here two years. I like this company, and I'd like to grow along with it; are there areas in which I'm not exceeding your expectations? If so, I really want to know about it, so that I can fix it." This is a great way to move up the ladder.

Answer 2

it truly is the sticking element. Your corporation can do what he darned properly pleases until eventually there's a union settlement that governs hiring and firing. Or until eventually he commits an act of age discrimination. What many human beings don't realize is that you not in any respect, EVER make what you imagine you're properly worth. you regularly make what your boss thinks your job is properly worth. in case you want better funds, you've some selections. a million. discover yet another job that promises better funds or better ideal reward or both. 2. tell the boss you're doing a minimum of an same artwork because the individuals getting better funds and experience that it really is arbitrary remedy. If the boss turns you down, see suggestion a million. 3. Take a evening classification or get a certification in something job-correct. grant that information to the boss. If the boss doesn't care and doesn't reply, see suggestion a million. 4. bypass postal. Do the international a want and take down such an fool boss earlier he inflicts himself on others. yet when you're not from now on that violent, then see suggestion a million.

Answer 3

Your only recourse is to go to your boss and ask why the position pays more than you get? Are they going to hire someone with more experience than you? Does the position they are filling require more education or training?

If the answer is no, then ask for a raise. If they refuse, apply for the position that pays more.

Answer 4

There is nothing illegal about it. However, you would be fully justified in telling your supervisor that if the job is worth that much money, it should be worth that much to you. Your ultimate recourse is, of course, to get a different job.

Answer 5

Nope... no recourse. An employer can hire anyone they want at any pay they want... it's a free enterprise.

Answer 6

No, they can pay any amount the want. I would question your value to the company, though, if they are willing to pay someone else more than you.

Answer 7

Quit.