Ok, ethical delimma here. I've been working for a large but underfunded state organization for about 4 months. I was part-time when I started and made about $13/hr. About a month after I started, I was bumped up to full-time and told I would get a raise to $15/hr. About 3 payperiods passed and the raise still hadn't gone through. I actually had to go to my boss and ask her to put the request in since payroll said they hadn't rec'd anything. When I checked in with payroll this last payperiod, they said that I was in for a big raise in the next paycheck. I thought that they meant the extra $2/hr, but when I got my check, I was making $22.88/hr! I'm elated, but a little worried. I had already asked my boss for a raise or other compensation for all the extra work I do, but she never ok'd anything. I can't believe she would have ok'd such a huge raise. It's possible she and payroll miscommunicated, but I don't know. Should I say anything?
2007-05-06 12:19:59 · 13 answers · asked by nobdy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did it actually say that you are making 22.88 an hour, or is that just how much you calculated it to be? They have to back date your pay to when they told you you were getting a raise. If it's still that way the next check, I'd ask your boss if that is right. Tell her that you don't want to seem ungracious, but it just seemed like it's wrong. If it is wrong, i don't see how they can ask you for the money back, but it will get you brownie points with your boss!
2007-05-06 12:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by speedy_me18 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm split between Tom G (25 yr manager) and speedy_me18 (possible back pay). I would start by stating the check different than you expected and ask them to help you understand why. If there was a mistake, you give them an opportunity to correct it without accusing anyone of anything. If they actually intended to give you such a large raise, you don't sound ungrateful. If there is a one time adjustment included, at least you know what happened.
2007-05-06 12:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 issues: First i imagine whay ought to have occurred is they compenated the $2 distinction for the three pay classes all straight away, meaning you receive a verify that made it look like you've been making $22.88 an hour, even as quite it became $15 in conserving with hour, plus $2 x 240 hours (3 pay classes at 2 weeks in conserving with era, 40 hours a week). Does this make experience? 2d - definite, regrettably, you should tell them. they'll ascertain it out, particularly in view that they are an underfunded organization--someone will be gazing the pennies, and an oversight that tremendous received't pass neglected. they are going to also understand that there isn't any way YOU did not note, and also you may properly be considered as a liar by using omission. Plus, i understand it sounds cliche, yet in case you made a mistake that ought to fee you funds, would not you pick someone to point it out to you? Do as you opt to be finished by.
2016-11-25 22:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As tempting as it sounds not to say anything, wouldn't it be worse (and embarrasing) if they figured it out later and docked your wages or demanded the money back.
What if you thank your boss for the "generous raise". This way if she says no problem, etc. you can feel assured you won't be asked to repay it later if it is an error. You then would be clear from having withheld info!
Are you sure this paycheck didn't just include your pay raise retroactively?
2007-05-06 12:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be truthful. First of all, when a manager puts somebody in for a raise they don't normally tell the employee unless all the paperwork is in and approved. Normally, the manager has to approve a raise.
Don't say you "got too large a raise tho"! Ask your supervisor what you did for the raise, after thanking her of course. IF its a clerical error they will probably correct it out of another check! But, honestly is always the best way to, if nothing else, feel better about it all.
2007-05-06 12:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Tom G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are making way too much money!
There are CEOs all across America making do on a little less then six million a year.
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Maybe you should ask your boss?
But then, if they thought you were smart enough to deserve this raise, what will they think if you ask?
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Your call kid.
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2007-05-06 12:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by MechBob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may have paid you retroactively from the time the raise was originally promised. Recalculate your paycheck and see if it makes sense.
Whichever it is, congratulations.
2007-05-06 12:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by leslie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say anything, I would put the
extra money up in my savings - then if
they come to you and say they made
a mistake in your salary, You say it's
not your error it's thier's - if they ask
you to repay the money (which I doubt)
You can withdraw it from your savings
and give it to them - otherwise be cool.
2007-05-06 12:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by trebor2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your conscience is bothering you, then tell your boss.
If she's fair, she might like your honesty and say you deserve the raise.
If she's a jerk, well then live and learn.
2007-05-06 12:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by sister_godzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go ahead and make yourself worth it!
2007-05-06 12:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by zeepogee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋