I work in sort of a tech support environment. I've been working for the company for almost a year. When I was hired, they said that I could take a test to become a senior rep and if I pass the test, I would get a raise. I took the test and passed. I was given the position, but they haven't given me the raise. It has been 2 months since then and they keep telling me that they are waiting for approval from the parent company. They also said IF it is approved... There shouldn't be an IF because this was something that was promised during the hiring process.
What I want to know is where I would report something like this. This company has been nickle and diming me and every time I turn around, I get screwed again. I'm in CA, USA. Is there a state office or organization that handles payroll disputes?
2007-09-07 06:00:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
BTW, the name of the company is Advanced Access. Don't ever apply if you are looking for work in the OC area. They screw their employees every chance they get.
2007-09-07 06:01:51 · update #1
If you have evidence that they explicitly told you that, then you might have a case. *Might*.
This wouldn't really be a payroll dispute, but a contractual dispute. They said they would give you a raise with a promotion if you passed a particular test. You worked with them for some time, took the test, and passed it. Their response was to give you the promotion but not the raise.
Their response could be that they've changed their policies and that a raise no longer comes with the promotion, and they'd be able to do that without issue. You'd have a much better case if they'd told you that you'd get a raise for passing the test right before you took it, but a year later - not so much.
My sympathies on the tech support issue BTW. I do server support, and can relate to the difficulties you face on a day to day basis in your job.
2007-09-07 06:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, this is not a clear case of entitlement. If you were explicitly told that you were making a certain amount (and if you can document that) then you can take this matter up before a labor review board.
Since you received a promotion, you should make a case and ask for a raise. If you have been continually denied, or given the runaround like you say you have, decided if the job is worth it to you and see what else is out there.
2007-09-07 06:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by blindcuriosity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would be to look for another job (very quietly) and if you have a better offer, go to your boss and ask for that raise you should of gotten, with back pay....... go to
www.employeerights.com/atwill
I believe California is an at will employee state, and is best if you find some legal help before jumping into the water w/o a life vest
2007-09-07 06:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by lymanspond 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Labor Board. If they can't help you, they can direct you to somebody who can.
Unfortunately though, unless you got the promise of a raise in writing, you may not have much recourse...but it's worth a try.
2007-09-07 06:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by prncesbuttrkup 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Labor Board in your state.
I was not paid for breaks I didn't get at work and so were others. A complaint was filed with the labor dept. and I got a settlement check.
Check out their web site and see what it tells you to do.
2007-09-07 06:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by Nurse Winchester 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should remove the last paragraph. They can sue you for slander. Did they give you anything in writing to back up what you are telling us? If so, bring that forward. If not, you just learned a valuable lesson.
2007-09-07 06:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tristan,
Without a contract, you really are pretty much at their mercy but as I told you in a previous answer I can give you info to help you start to break away from that job. If interested get in touch at jreeves531.
2007-09-07 16:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the Better Business Bureau.
2007-09-07 06:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't in writing, it wasn't promised. Your best bet is to move on since you are not happy there anyways.
2007-09-07 06:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not in writing then it does not exist. If it is you could point it out to them (show your copy) and if they don't then I suppose you could sue them. Otherwise, update your resume and start looking. It is obvious you are not happy there.
2007-09-07 06:07:52 · answer #10 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋