I now i recently asked a question like this but things have changed now.
I am a female consultant (3years experience). Recently another consultant left - meaning theres room for a new consultant.
Advertised they have the salary neg, but after i read an email from the MD to my boss, it states they'll pay £16-£19,000. (im currently on £15,500)
My title is Recruitment Consultant, and the position advertised is consultant. . . . the only difference is i dont drive - they knew this before i started.
They are about to take on a new male staff, do i have employment rights? He has no experience of recruitment yet he will start on a better salary....
surely this isnt fair?
2007-12-03 05:11:05 · 18 answers · asked by geminially 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This happens all the time in the US. The pay you are hired into a company at basically determines your future pay. If the job market changes, new people can come into the company making more than the current employees.
For me, it is easier to leave my current company to start a new one at a higher pay than it is to fight for more pay at my current employer.
2007-12-03 05:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by frogskin13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask to see both job descriptions. If there is no difference point that out to your manager. You are entitled to equal pay for equal work and you could make a reasonable case for discrimination. It is possible that the new job description asks for a current driving licence but it has to be in writing and in the job description. It may be that they have asked for someone with more experience. Again...in the job description. Get as much documentary evidence as you can before you give the company a chance to put it right. If there is a difference in the two positions then ask why you were not given the opportunity to apply for it. As a company dealing in employment they should understand your employment rights.
2007-12-03 05:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to speak to someone about this. Unfortunately, when you have been at a company for some time your salary can start to fall short of what the going rate is - even with normal salary increases. Clearly, an employer will want to make any new jobs look attractive and will often have to pay higher salary than existing staff are on. I constantly review my salary and ensure by talking to my boss that I am not falling behind new members of staff.
2007-12-03 05:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would tell you to seek advice either from citizens advice buero or a phone call to a solicitor it is no way fair to be paid less than him even if you can't drive because of the large difference in experience. I also am very cynical but i think it is most likely due to the fact you are a woman i am telling you this don't just sit back and let it go that is how you get forgotten and stuck with no pay rise see what the experts say and write a letter to your boss about this you can't be fired for just enquiring about why your pay is different. Go for it!
2007-12-03 05:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What can happen is that your employer has to offer a salary that is relevant with the market, which may have gone up in the 3 last years. This happens where I work. People already in place don't see their salaries following the market. New incomers do.
Just ask for a raise ! You deserve your piece of the cake.
2007-12-03 09:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It certainly doesn't seem fair, but unfortunately, you don't have any ground to stand on legally.
You got your job along with your terms and conditions including the salary. The new position will have its own T&C, just because it happens to be going to a man is immaterial.
The best you can do is speak to your manager and ask for your salary to be increased to match the new position. It would be entirely at your managers disgression though.
2007-12-03 05:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by Al 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What would be unfair is if the only reason for the difference in pay is your sex.
Ask your supervisor directly:
"Is the pay for my position increasing? If not, what are the requirements of the advertised position that make it more valuable than mine? May I apply for the advertised position?"
2007-12-03 05:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by Jesse R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you owned the major percentage of the company you might have a say. Think about not having the job you have now, what would you do? Start looking for another company if your not happy.
2007-12-03 05:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to your boss. Explain that you have more experience not to mention you've been with the company longer and that you'd like to be considered for the position.
2007-12-03 05:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by lahockeyg 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My daughter was in a similar position once. She wrote to her boss about about it. She received a pay rise and a bonus and 6 months later she was promoted.
Maybe your firm needs to know how you feel!
2007-12-03 10:01:30 · answer #10 · answered by costa 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋