being underpaid?

Question

I have worked at this restaurant for 2 years now. My wage is 9.10 an hour. The problem is I acquired a job for my friend there and he is receiving 9.50 an hour! What can I do get a overdue raise legal wise, EEC? And what pay should I demand.

I have established myself as a reliable employee by ALWAYS being punctual, being very productive, and having great relations with managers. I have worked in this business for four years now. My friend, he is completely new and has no experience in the food industry. You see the disparity???

Answer 1

mention getting another part-time job maybe, and say you might not be able to spend as much time working for them...

Answer 2

Good employees are often taken for granted. A number of years ago I had a similar experience where new hires were paid quite a bit more than I was even though I had more responsibility.

You have a couple of choices. You can talk to your boss and outline your value to the company and suggest that you are worth more money or you can find a better paying job.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I don't mean to be rude, but if the photo you have for your avatar is you, then you might consider getting a presentable haircut.

No matter where you are, it isn't reasonable to be considering your "legal options" - and in some places you may have none anyway.

You make your deal going in, and it looks like your friend made a better deal than you. If you aren't happy with what you are getting paid, find a place that will pay you more.

Answer 4

The only thing you have a LEGAL right to is minimum wage, and sounds like you are over that. So you can't demand anything. It's fair to ask for a raise though. But they aren't required to give you one, no matter what someone else is being paid.