I have a Master's Degree and would like to apply to jobs with Bachelor's degree requirement. Does any law state that I have to be given a higher salary than a BS graduate if a company were to hire me?
2007-03-01 02:43:18 · 14 answers · asked by cycler 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
WOW SOME PEOPLE HERE ARE JUST PLAIN MEAN!!! The reason I am asking this is because I know that if companies were to hire foreign workers, they need to give them salaries commensurate with their qualifications (one is the highest degree attained). Some foreign workers will take lower salary than what they deserve in order to get permanent residency so a law was created to prevent this. So I am asking whether it is also illegal if a company were to hire someone with a master's degree if they are legally bound to give the guy a higher salary too.
2007-03-01 06:50:02 · update #1
No they are not legally required to pay you more because you are over qualified for the position.
Two sides to the issue: One....Most employers are hesitant to higher overqualified employees because they may not stay. They may take the job for salary or experience but they will keep their resume fresh.
Two...There is a possibility, if the organization is large enough, you may be able to move up within it
2007-03-01 02:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ronatnyu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Of course not. However, the company may choose to pay you a higher salary if they think you are better qualified, but if they only need someone with a BS, why pay more for someone with their Master's? Naturally, it depends on the job, they may want someone with more expertise and be willing to pay the extra $ to get one.
2007-03-01 10:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by Naja_I5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as they pay you the applicable minimum wage, they are ok. Now, that being said, they may have their own internal company rules they must follow. If you want to work at a job pumping gas, there is no rule that says "no, that can't be allowed."
2007-03-01 10:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by Wimpy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't specify what your Master's is in, or what career, so it's hard to say. But no, I doubt that there are any laws enforcing higher salaries for those with Bachelor's degrees.
2007-03-01 10:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by CaptDare 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Someone can pay you whatever they want (well at least minimum wage), but you don't have to accept it. If the job calls for a BS graduate, then the job doesn't have to pay you what a MS graduate would get. Even if they ask for a MS graduate, they can pay you whatever they want (you don't have to take the job, though).
2007-03-01 10:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by OwNaGeR 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I dont think that it is illegal.
If it was they would not hire you at all.
I think that they good thing would be that if a job has a salary RANGE you would qualify on the high end of the range.
(Why not apply for the jobs that you are qualified for!?)
2007-03-01 10:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by lisa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not. If you have a masters degree and work as a janitor, you will still get a janitor's pay. The degree doesn't guarantee a wage. Obviously, you need to get some REAL knowledge out in the school of hard knocks. Academia hasn't really prepared you much, has it? Please tell me what universities gave you degrees. My daughter is college shopping now and I'll know what to avoid.
2007-03-01 10:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
lol that's funny. and no as long as you are making more than $5.15 an hour they can pay you whatever they want whether you have a masters or dropped out of high school. now we know why they arent paying you more though...
2007-03-01 10:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, they can pay you whatever they want. It's up to you to find the highest paying job.
2007-03-01 10:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The potential employer can offer you what he wants. If you have a MS, you should know that.
2007-03-01 10:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by ra63 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋