If a business merges with other facilities, should the pay be the same
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If a business merges with other facilities, should the pay be the same
Over a year ago, my work a hospital bought out two other
hospitals. It is known that the other facilities have a higher
pay rate for the job that I am in. Is there something I can do
about this?
Asked on February 27, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless this pay differential violates the terms of a union agreement or employment contract or in some way constitutes legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is based on race, religiont, age (over 40), disability, national origin, etc.), it is legal. The fact is that absent the aforementioned, workers need not be treated equally or even fairly. In an "at will" employment relationship, a worker can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
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