Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Hello, I am just wondering if someone could help shed some light on what I am entitled to as an employee. I am currently working as a "per diem" MRI technologist at an out patient center in Beverly hills and when I was offered the position they offered me a very low rate of pay compared to the average salary rate. Now upon research and even speaking with colleagues who work for different companies they have all told me that being a per diem technologist normally gets you a higher rate of pay because you are for one not allowed any benefits what so ever and you also are not guaranteed hours. So with that said I researched the average salary rate and found that most techs in the state of CA and in Los Angeles county make at least $30-$45/hour as fulltime regular employees and per diem techs make on average $35-$55/hour. Now I am not trying to be greedy I just want to be treated fairly. I know I have more certifications than one tech who has just as much exeperience as me and she makes $3/hour than I do and she works for the same company at the same place I do! I just don't understand why I am getting offered such a lower pay rate than the average and even lower than one of my peers. I'd really like to know if I am entitled at all to a certain rate of pay or if i am just going to have to try to find a more fair place to work? Which is quite hard since the market is not offering much within a 75 mile radius. Any help is much appreciated!


Asked on 4/01/15, 11:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

The federal Equal Pay Act requires that men and women be given equal pay for substantially equal work. California has a similar law. Employers also may not discriminate on the basis of a number of classifications, including gender and race.

It is not possible to evaluate your situation based on the facts presented, and no attorney is going to provide an opinion in a public forum like this. If you believe you have a claim, you may wish to speak with an attorney in your area.

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Answered on 4/02/15, 12:10 am


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