is it legal for an employer to never give you a raise? and gives it to new employees?

Answer 1

There's no law that says an employer has to give you a raise, unless you're getting the minimum wage and the government raises it. If your employer thinks you're worth less than new employees, ask him why?, but be willing to quit on the spot if you get the wrong answer.

Answer 2

Yes, it is perfectly legal. unless you have a contract with the company that you get x amount of dollars over x amount of time. If I was you I would ask for a meeting with your boss and discuss why you have been passed over for raises. Be willing to listen. Your boss may feel that you are not doing the best job that you can do. If you still can't come to an agreement consider seeking different employment. Also. Have you ever asked for a raise. People feel that they should automatically get a raise without asking. I have found everytime I have asked for a raise I have received one. Simply ask for a meeting with your boss tell him or her that you have been with the company for X amount of time and what you contribute to the company and that you feel that you deserve a raise. Figure out what you think your raise should be because he/she may ask what kind of raise you are looking for. Be reasonable in your request. Good Luck

Answer 3

I think it is more common than you think. When you interview for a new job, I interview for as much $$ and perks as possible, I interview hard, because I know that very often....that is as good as it gets. If they want you bad they give you what you want. Once they have you, they could care less.....because they figure you will be too complacent to leave.

I have an interview Friday for a job I don't even want.....but I like to practice interviewing and it is good networking. I am hoping we can work out an understanding and that she will remember me in a couple of years if the position I DO want becomes open.

The best way to get a raise is to leave or threaten to leave, but if you threaten, you better have another job to go to. I have co-workers who are 'lifers' and they will never get the $$ they deserve because they will stay where they are and complain about it, but never do anything about it. Why pay someone more $$ than you have to? From an employer's perspective employee salaries are the biggest overhead!

Good luck and start wagging your finger for more $$ instead of being like my co-workers and wagging their tongues!!!

Answer 4

This is what lawyers are for. Ask one familiar with your local labour laws, from the employee side.

Answer 5

Yes. And if you have never gotten a raise, be grateful you are still at the company, you should have been fired a long time ago......

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

only if you can prove that you earned one and are being discriminated against.

Answer 8

yes...