Legal Question in Employment Law in Maryland

I have a friend who states that her employer hired someone shortly after she was hired and they paid the new hire more. This new hire has never worked for the employer nor does she have experience in the field. The experienced worker has a couple of years with the employer and was on a list for promotion. The hire rate of the new employee comes straight "from the horses mouth".

Is there a way that the EEOC can become involved and find out what the salaries were of all recent hires without getting into specific names which could cause complications for the complaintant in work place if the matter was handled otherwise?


Asked on 8/14/10, 3:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

The EEOC will not likely get involved in a situation like this. Without knowing more facts, specifically, what type of employment, the name of the employer, etc., etc., it's impossible to give you a specific answer. A few thoughts/suggestions:

Is your friend part of a union? If so, he/she may consider filing a grievance.

Is you friend a government employee? If so, he/she may consider filing a formal complaint.

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Answered on 8/19/10, 11:32 am


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