Manager – “You guys really shouldn’t be discussing your pay”
Me – “you know that there are laws that protect workers’ rights to discuss their pay right?”
Manager – “is that right?”
Me – “yes. And you can’t retaliate or punish anyone for it”
Manager – “ oh no one’s being punished! I’m just saying … it leads to conflict”
Oh, so I’M creating conflict?!? No. The conflict was created when they decided to give two people who were being paid the same two different raises without changing our roles whatsoever or giving performance reviews. Don’t try and gaslight me into thinking I created the conflict.
I’m still fighting for equal pay at the moment. I’m exhausted. I’ve spent a ridiculously long amount of my unpaid time off drafting letters that outline the value I bring to the company and where I excel in areas that others don’t. Maybe I should add to that list – “provides legal advice to her superiors by informing them of labor laws”🤦️.
If you’ve been in a similar situation or can feel my pain please feel free to comment. I could definitely use the support right now.