If starting wages are increased are the wages of existing employees increase as well?
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If starting wages are increased are the wages of existing employees increase as well?
Recently I found out that new hired
employees are being hired at a dollar
more per hour for an entry level
position. Employees that have been
there for a year or more are now making
the same or in some cases less money
than someone with no experience.
Existing employees are making less
money than the people they are having
to train. Is this legal?
Asked on March 20, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Does this action violate the terms of an employment contract or union agreement? If not, then as "at will" employees, you and your team are subject to the conditions that your employer sees fit to set. This includes how much to pay new and exisiting employees. The fact is that, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination, not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. It this instance it's unfortunate but it is the law.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Does this action violate the terms of an employment contract or union agreement? If not, then as "at will" employees, you and your team are subject to the conditions that your employer sees fit to set. This includes how much to pay new and exisiting employees. The fact is that, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination, not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. It this instance it's unfortunate but it is the law.
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