WE are both working ina gift shop so i guess it's retail. I'm new but so is she, we are both new. She is no better than me, but she is getting paid an adults wage and me my minimum wage. One of the fellow workers is her auntie so im assuming that's why she is getting more.
Is that not however illegal? It really hurts and P*sses me off that some bimbo can walk in and earn more just cos shes related, isn't that illegal?
what would u recommend?
2007-12-22 20:25:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless there's an agreement to the contrary, it is generally not illegal to pay two people differently who work the same job. Maybe the other person has applicable experience working another job. Maybe the other person works harder than you do and is more efficient. These are questions only you can answer.
Can you imagine how unfair it would be if there was a law forcing everyone to be paid the same? Then no matter how hard you worked, the lazy guy next to you would make the same as you.
2007-12-23 03:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's NOT illegal. And there's no such thing as an "adults wage" and a "child's wage." In some jobs the starting wage is dependent on many factors such as prior work history. In some jobs it could be the difference of 10 cents or 10 dollars.
Even if it IS because she's related to the fellow workers it's the employer's decision on how much to pay the employees. In fact, in some places it's against the rules to discuss wages for such a reason and the penalty is termination.
My suggestion: get over yourself and if you're REALLY unhappy about it get another job.
2007-12-23 04:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all $12/hour is way more than minimum wage. Second of all, no it's not illegal to pay her more. An non-union employer can pay an employee any wage they wish as long as it is at least minimum wage. If it was your aunt's business you'd expect more too. What CAN cause trouble though is bringing it up. Discussing wages with other employee's is against policy and grounds for immediate termination at MOST businesses. If it makes you mad, quit. You're 18, to be honest you have no idea how unfair some of things you're going to have to deal with in the workplace will be, and you won't be able to do a dang thing about it.
2007-12-23 04:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are your hours the same? Maybe she works less hours for more pay that happened to me. I worked only 5 hours a day but got paid more than the rest of the workers but they got to work the whole day and in the end got more money than me.
2007-12-23 04:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Adeptus Astartes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are you talking about...there is nothing of adult wage,and child wage...if she's doing the same thing you are..why should she get paid less.If her family wants to pay her more they can. It's her starting salary, you excepted your so deal with it.No need for name calling, that seems to be a reason you have been steady at a minimum wage job, seems your attitude has stopped you from be a successful person.
2007-12-23 04:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by Chocolate_Bunny 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know of any state which has a minimum wage of $12.00/hr. Washington state pays the highest at $7.93...
You don't get any more than you negotiated for: talk to the boss.
2007-12-23 11:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the real world of business. You accepted your wages when you were hired. If you think you are worth more, talk to the boss about a raise. Talking trash about their niece, and their legal business practices, will probably not get you the desired results though.
2007-12-23 04:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
obviously more people walk into the store and net sales increase 100 dollars per shift when she works. she gets 40 extra dollars and the store profits sixty. the store loses money but keeps you on anyway.
2007-12-23 11:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it isn't you agreed to your wage when hired , learn to negotiate better , it will serve you for the next job you get
2007-12-23 04:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't listen to sweet cheeks above she doesn't know the difference between accepted and except. Have a word with your manager because that's really unfair given you're the same age and of same experience
2007-12-23 04:33:08 · answer #10 · answered by LONDONER © 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋