So I bust my ass for this which pays me $12.50. I come in early, stay late, work on days I'm not scheduled, and do way more than I technically have to do. I just found out new hires are getting paid a dollar more than me and they're not any more qualified than I am and don't do nearly as much work as me.
So the plan is next time I go into work I either ask to be paid fairly or put my two weeks in. I was discussing salary earlier today with a coworker when my manager told me we are not allowed to do that (huge red flag, I know) and I could get fired for it. I know this is illegal under the National Labor Relations Act.
When I come to them and ask to be paid as much as the new hires, what can I do if they end up firing me for discussing salary? Could I file a lawsuit against them? Who would I have to contact to get them in trouble for this? Is there a better way of going about this whole thing?