Legal Question in Employment Law in California
job title vs. job description
My job responsibility is exactly the same as other male managers in my department,however, I don't have the management position. I have requested for a career advancement, however,was told I was not ready for it. Yet,they have added more and more responsibilities to my role without that being recorded on my performance goal. Recently, I was asked to manage a contingent worker with my name in place of the manager position on the contingent worker request form and was expected to do all the training and managing while I am not officially titled as a manager in the departmental organization. Even though I was recently offered a big raise, however, I was told by my manager because my rate was lowered than others in my company of the same background/degree, and that I only have myself to blame for because I did not ask for it. Is there anything wrong with the way I am being treated at work or I am just simply the biggest female sucker in the world? I have not brought this issue to the attention of the Human Resource department yet, only some dialogues between my manager and I. Please shed some light on this issue on how I should proceed to deserve a fair treatment at work? Thanks in advance.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: job title vs. job description
Your facts could be the basis for an 'equal pay' and gender discrimination claim. You should not expect to receive dramatically less pay than males doing the same job, or to be refused promotion or title because you are female. You will have to complain, but seek legal advice before doing so now. Contact me if interested in pursuing these claims.
Re: job title vs. job description
The facts that you described might give rise to a discrimination/equal pay claim. Before you do anything to act on these potential claims, I strongly urge you to consult with a local attorney who limits his or her practice to representing employees in work place discrimination claims.