Is it legal that some of my staff are getting pay more than me?

redvelvetflames4ever

You should read the LedBetter Fair Pay Act. Lilly Ledbetter was being paid much less than her male counterparts although she was doing the same work or more. What makes this act so important is it addressed the issue of a statute of limitation to sue an employer after a certain amount of time based unequal pay (male vs. female) and again the time you have to file suit on these grounds. The fact that you are the supervisor and I am assuming you are these two male employee's supervisor as well there may VERY well be a legal issue under The Fair Pay Act of 2003. If you are really serious about pursuing this you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC.) But let me warn you. Although they may very well be able to help you get ready for a long and ugly fight with your employer (experience talking here.) Pursuing any type of legal action against an employer is not for the faint of heart. Is it a load of crap? It may very well be a load of crap. If I were part of your HR department I would certainly do something to fix the situation and fast especially since you are a female supervisor and the other two employees are male who appear to be your subordinates and not in a position of authority as you are.

Wink

I agree, a load of crap, but not illegal. More than likely, they negotiated higher salaries and got what they asked for. Maybe because they are men, or maybe because they have more education or experience. I would definitely ask for a raise, but I wouldn't stamp my feet and scream "its not fair". But I would calmly outline all the things that you do for the company, your achievements while there and then ask for at least what the new hires are making, more actually. If your boss says no, then you can ask again but this time letting him/her know that you are aware that some people below you are getting paid better and you would like to be paid at a higher rate then your subordinates. If the answer is still no, then look for another job.

Mom's Taxi

Of course it is legal. This is why people shouldn't talk about money in the office. The new hires could have more experience a better college background could be anything. Every job I have had someone in a lesser position has made more the some higher positions. You either need to ask for a raise, because of your abilities not just because this one makes more, or look elsewhere. Good luck.

Expert Realtor

Yup! They cut their deal, you cut yours.

Make a stink about it, and you will find yourself unemployed.

Rick B

Of course it's legal. There is no law stating that your boss has to make more money than you.

If you are not happy with your salary, negotiate a new one or leave.

dryheatdave

To have subordinates getting paid more than you is NOT illegal - unless it's because of gender.

Good luck proving it though, unless you can finder another case the same as yours.

If you are working in a white-collar environment, you can always ask HR or ask your manager, or whoever hired the 2 subuordinates.

Maybe you should ask for demotion & a pay raise, to match the 2 subordinates, but ONLY if you have no career aspirations with that employer.

Laissez-Faire Guy

Sure it's legal. There's no guarantee of pay level, no matter what the seniority level or job description.

Most likely, they've just been taking advantage of you because you let them. If things are the way you say, demand a raise, substantially higher then the pay of your underlings.

If they refuse, start looking for another employer that will treat you better.

tahiti rain

Perhaps they have better degrees and/or other prior experience.

Maybe you just need to ask for a raise?

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