I remember signing an agreement that says they can fire us for any reason, though it didn't specifically mention discussion of pay. I was not given a copy of this agreement for my records. In a college class, a professor told us it was against federal law for an employer to forbid discussion of salary or pay. Is this true? I feel like naive employees are being taken advantage of.
2007-09-12 07:43:34 · 11 answers · asked by Erin E 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The reason I ask is I have a Master's degree, and the hiring manager led me to believe I was getting a good deal more than the average starting pay. Last week I found out that someone right out of high school is making the same amount. I never mentioned it again, but yesterday the managers were suddenly reminding everyone that they can be fired for discussing their pay. Thanks for all your answers!
2007-09-12 07:53:06 · update #1
P.P.S. If it IS against the law, can you tell me WHICH law?
2007-09-12 07:54:23 · update #2
Choose your battles carefully. This one just ain't worth it. In most matters, the employer has the majority of the leverage.
You are going to mess around and get fired over this or get pisst and end up quitting.
There are a specific set of federal and state laws your employer must follow. I can promise you they know just exactly where the "line" is.
It is good practice to NEVER discuss your salary with anyone at work. In fact, you don't even want to know what others are making. It will be a source of frustration that you can't do anything about.
Please just leave this one alone and forget it.
2007-09-12 08:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think of assorted employers do ignore out of state applicants. that's somewhat ridiculous in case you question me. If somebody is going to the worry of looking out if a job they're qualified for exists in section they like to relocate to, that's somewhat loopy to dismiss an application considering the fact which you may ought to make a protracted distance call or time table and habit your interveiw somewhat in any different case. the two way, if I have been you i could use a community address for a community job. the different element you may evaluate, considering the fact which you're no longer able to talk to somebody bodily is calling your potential business organization's hr place of work on a weekly foundation. this is phenomenal what an hr dept will do once you show consistent well mannered interest.
2016-11-15 01:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by weberg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can request you not discuss it, and I never have at any job I worked at. If someone doing the same job is paid more than me, it would upset me, if I am paid more than someone else, it would upset them. There are a lot of factors that go into a person's pay rate, unless you are on a union scale. They can forbid discussion of pay rates while you are working, of course, but if you discuss it at a bar they really have no control. It is a divisive topic of discussion.
2007-09-12 07:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're making enough money to support yourself and/or your family then who cares about the amount. though when one earns their master's one will obvious (and should) make more money than someone just out of high school. sounds like if a high schooler is making your salary to find another job that meets your qualifications!!
2007-09-12 08:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No ethical, professional person would ever discuss their pay with others in the workplace. The only reason to do so is to cause trouble.
2007-09-12 07:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A right to work state means they can fire you for any reason within the law (in other words, they can't fire you based upon sex, race, color, or age)>
2007-09-12 07:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can not keep you from talking. They can fire you for disclosing information they feel is private or proprietary such as pay. So your professor is technically correct, they can not prohibit discussion, they can just make it hurt.
2007-09-12 07:50:43 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you waived your right to work status by signing a at will clause? If its legal and the state honors it then you have to follow along or find a new job.
2007-09-12 07:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Ravin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, your employer cannot. They can ask you not to, but they can't order you not to as that is against Fed law.
2007-09-12 07:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doenst even make sence. no one can stop you from talking about your salary. Not true
2007-09-12 07:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋