Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida
I want to know if your employer can hire someone in your same position level as you with way higher salary???
Asked on 3/11/11, 12:12 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Hunter Chamberlin
Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.
It depends, but probably yes. Unless the difference in pay arises as a result of some discriminatory purpose, the employer can pay whomever (s)he wants whatever (s)he wants. As mentioned, though, that is unless the difference in pay is based on some discriminatory reason. In other words, an employer can pay someone more because they have more experience, but an employer cannot pay a male more than a female just because he is a male.
Answered on 3/11/11, 1:03 pm
Scott Behren
Behren Law Firm
Agreed with Mr. Chamberlin. If you want more information about your employee legal rights check out our employee rights blog www.takethisjobnshoveitblog.com or www.behrenlaw.com.
Answered on 3/12/11, 8:32 am