Pay Raises

Although most employers attempt to foster a sense of teamwork and camaraderie in the workplace, the issue of compensation for employees can often cause serious problems with morale and productivity. If salaries, bonuses, and raises are not awarded in a fair and justifiable manner, employees may feel as though they have been the victim of employment discrimination.

Workplace discrimination laws were instituted to protect individuals from unfair treatment at the hands of their employers and supervisors. When it comes to compensation, fair-pay laws regulate how compensation should be handled to make sure that fairness and equality are taken into account. If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination involving pay raises or other monetary issues, consult the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 1-800-681-6932.

Pay Raise Discrimination

Workers may be able to claim pay-raise discrimination if:

• They are repeatedly denied pay raises for no reason
• If others in the same or similar positions are awarded raises but they are not
• If raise decisions are made based on the employer’s personal preferences and not performance
• If a person is denied a pay raise based on race, gender, or political beliefs

If pay raises are awarded and denied based on factors other than performance, attendance, or other work-related criteria, they may be able to pursue legal action for employment discrimination.

Contact a San Antonio Employment Lawyer

If you have been wrongly denied a pay-raise due to factors other than work-related criteria, contact the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 1-800-681-6932 to learn more about your legal options.