Can your employer pay you less than other employees?

Can your employer pay you less than other employees?

The minimum wage is one of the basic labour standards in Canada. It sets the lowest wage rate that an employer can pay employees law to perform their work. With only a few exceptions, an employer cannot pay less than the minimum wage in Alberta.

Is it illegal to pay someone less?

It is illegal for California employers to pay employees less than the minimum wage. If your employer violates minimum wage laws, you can recover the money you are owed in a wage and hour lawsuit. If the violation affects numerous employees, a wage and hour class action lawsuit may be appropriate.

Is paying gender differently illegal?

Federal Action. In 1963, Congress passed the Equal Pay Act, which made it illegal for employers to pay women lower wages than men for equal work on jobs requiring the same skill, effort and responsibility. This act prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex, and is also used in wage discrimination claims.

Can I sue my boss for sleeping with me?

If the employee is fired by their boss, there are some instances which can justify litigation for sexual harassment, which in legal terms is called a tangible employment action. However, if you believe you should be financially compensated for this dismissal, legal action will likely be necessary.

Can I be fired for sleeping with my boss?

In the U.S., both state and federal laws protect workers in the workplace from unfair or discriminatory employment practices, including sexual harassment. In this case, being fired for refusing to sleep with your boss would certainly qualify as an “adverse employment decision,” a form of quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Can a boss have a relationship with an employee?

There is no law against dating one’s boss. But many companies have policies in place that restrict bosses and managers from dating subordinate employees. These policies are in place to prevent an employee from being pressured into a relationship.