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I'm currently working as a “temporary” worker for a staffing agency. We spend 90(-ish) days on a trial period before being made full, salaried employees. I have been here for over 90 days now.
After talking with some of my coworkers, they informed me that I will probably need to request to be made a full employee. I should get at least a $2/hr raise, which I may have to fight for.
I'm noticing some red flags, but this job is good, the pay is enough to live on, and the schedule would allow me to finish my degree. It's worth it, at least for now.
The red flags are that they've previously told my coworkers they can't discuss their pay (obviously false), they have fudged dates on when people can/will get raises, and they seem to expect that people work outside of working hours. I've never had a salaried position (which I would be if hired in) so I'm not sure if that last one is even remotely okay, or even legal.
I want to be prepared going into negotiations to become a full salaried employee and I'm worried that, because I've never held a salaried position, they'll be able to take advantage of my ignorance. I'm also worried they'll go back on their word. How much of this information can/should be in writing? Does anyone have some advice that might help?