Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

I was recruited from one department to another within the company by the then department head. I was offered a pay increase of 5 labor grades. Into the transfer process HR informed the department head and then myself that company policy only allows for a 2 grade increase every 4 months. My manager then provided me an email stating every 4 months he would submit for the promotional increase until I reach the the offered labor grade. That manager has now left and the comapny says he did not have the authority to make the arrangement. Do I have a case and if so is it only for lost wages? At this time not enough time as elapsed for the amount to be significant. It should be noted, HR and the new manager stated performance was not an issue, but that promotions were not automatic for me. Advice?


Asked on 6/03/13, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

If the manager had authority to hire set wages and fire, you have a case. I sounds like a company so large that managers don't have blanket authority.

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Answered on 6/03/13, 12:52 pm


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