Employee Paid More Due to Personal Relationship With Manager

[baffled1]

Not too long ago it was discovered that a base level crew member was being paid significantly more per hour than the level one managers, and it just so happens that this person is married to the general manager. The owner of the establishment was approached regarding the issue, but nothing was done. Shortly after, this employee demanded to be promoted to a level one manager. The owner told them no, so the employee quit. This employee said they wouldn't return to work until they got promoted. After a few weeks, the owner gave in to their demands and promoted them to level one manager. Many employees and managers were upset to see this happen because this particular employee shouldn't even be permitted to work there based on their job performance. They are consistently late to work, call in sick on a regular basis, have employees cover their shift, treat people with disrespect, violate company policies, etc. It was recently learned that this particular employee was given a raise, equal to that of a level two manager. Naturally, level two managers are upset because they work longer hours, perform more work by far than that of the general manager's spouse. It is unfair and unethical for an employee to be paid more than another employee simply because of their personal relationship with the top level manager, especially when that other employee is more experienced, performing better, and in a higher position. Is there anything that can be done about this issue? If the owner didn't do anything the first time, I feel they wouldn't do anything this time either. Plus, by bringing this issue to light of my superiors, I fear being reprimanded for trying to seek fair treatment. What should I do?

 

[army judge]

Stay out of other people's business.

The owner seems not to care, so why should you?

I'd find another job, ASAP.



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[baffled1]

Aside from it being unethical, it bothers me because I am a second level manager, now being paid the same as this under achieving employee. If it were as simple as just finding another job, that's what I would do, but right now there isn't an abundance of jobs in my local market. I have a zero tolerance for double standards. Are there not laws prohibiting an employee from being paid more simply because they are the spouse of a member of upper management?

 

[army judge]

Aside from it being unethical, it bothers me because I am a second level manager, now being paid the same as this under achieving employee. If it were as simple as just finding another job, that's what I would do, but right now there isn't an abundance of jobs in my local market. I have a zero tolerance for double standards. Are there not laws prohibiting an employee from being paid more simply because they are the spouse of a member of upper management?

No, this is America.

But, all of us are free to choose where we work.

The 14th amendment forbids slavery.

There is no prohibition on stupidity and favoritism.

You aren't forced to work there.

If you persist, you know what someone at that business will do to you, don't you?

You work at the pleasure of the person you criticize.

Go ahead, cause a fuss and make a ruckus, all you'll get is fired or demoted.

 

[baffled1]

I'm well aware that my employment is "at-will" with the company. As a member of the management team though, it falls on my shoulders to report questionable activity such as theft of cash, theft of inventory, discriminatory acts, violations of company policies, etc.

 

[army judge]

I'm well aware that my employment is "at-will" with the company. As a member of the management team though, it falls on my shoulders to report questionable activity such as theft of cash, theft of inventory, discriminatory acts, violations of company policies, etc.

Then, by all means report away.
We disagree.
I'm in no position to tell you what to do.
I've rendered an opinion.
I wish you every success you desire.


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