In an industry, can you have a freeze on wages in the shop , and the front offices still get nice raises?
367117
call the labor board they can tell you and any thing else you need to know about wages
521707
It is possible just depends upon how much "heart" the company has towards their employees.\n\nDifferent situations are seen with different eyes.  Some would see it as you being very uncooperative, and would refuse your request no matter what.\n\nOthers if you can make an argument compelling enough would weigh the costs of your situation against the companies needs and possibly consider not moving you as an option.\n\nSo...make a good argument, and hopefully you work for a good boss that has some compassion for his employees and would go to bat for you higher up the ladder.\n\nGood luck,  Dave.
92883
The owner doesn't draw a salary -- the owner (of any business) profits from his business (if it is run well).  So, if income exceeds expenses then they get that difference as their income.  If expenses exceed income they make no money.
909959
Yes, but it can also be a distraction. The owner may wish to alleviate liability, you know, like "Hi Mr. OSHA investigator. Yes, I cut my finger off because I was singing to the music and not really paying attention".\nhttp://www.legal-forms-kit.com/freelegaladvice/employment/12.html\n\nThe employees could bring a little IPOD in and listen, and take the chance on getting fired or of hurting someone else. I dunno, I guess we signed up to work for pay and the work guidelines are what the owner stipulates, We can always try and go someplace else.\n\nHowever, if you could show the owner that productivity will go up, now that may spark his/her interest!\nhttp://www.kutchka.com/public/Listening_to_music_increases_productivity.pdf
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No.  All factory workers are paid wages related to their output.  I would imagine the factory owners who sell to Neiman-Marcus have higher prices to them than others, because Neiman-Marcus demands first quality goods.  \n\nNeiman-Marcus needs the higher selling price in order to cover their fancy stores and feed the value of their brand name.  \n\nThe price charged to consumers doesn't usually lead to bigger profits to the company, since high-price retailers have higher costs to operate.\n\nWal*Mart is an excellent example.  They sell at lower prices, and still make more money than anyone.
742555
Depends on the job. A lot of stores are hiring for Christmas help then they end up letting you go. I would wait til January. Probably have better luck.
711309
Generally, no. BUT, it wil ldepend on your company.\n\nIf there is a corporate pay scale, then they may adjust all scales accordingly, but not $1.70 worth. \n\nFor example, if the starting pay where you are is 5.15 and the second level is $8.00 and they raise the starting pay to 6.85, the second level may adjust to start at 9.00. \n\nit's hard to say. \n\nBut if your company does not employ minimum wage workers, then any substantial raise is HIGHLY unlikely.
824698
It doesn't suck any worse than other food retailers.  Pay depends on your location.
581204
They can't necessarily 'make' you. You can always get out of it by saying that you scheduled events around your work hours, and have obligations to keep, therefore relieving yourself of the added work. They are allowed to work you a certain amount of hours depending on your state's regulations.
61685
It can be against employee laws but if it pays more why not?
555598
I do not think that you are guaranteed a raise as far as the law goes. It has only been 6 months since you say he dropped your hours but still had the same pay so I would not push just yet. If you have good benefits and enjoy working for these people that means a lot also - very hard to find a job that you wake up everyday and enjoy going to work.
1066171
I think it may be time to get another job if after putting in three years of work no raise. Either the business isn't making money or its a scam. Check into the labor law and read all paperwork you sign upon employment.
102908
Thats the problem with non union. (don't get me wrong...I am not for Unions in general) Yes, they can. Something simular happened to me at my job. Now, you could organize a 'strike' if everyone is in favor. The owners will take notice and might make a change. If you could get everyone together to complain you have a better chance to change it back. \n\nPower in numbers.
669509
I appreciate when my employees are up front with me.  If they have been working hard and deserve a raise, I don't hesitate.  On the other hand, if I have an employee who doesn't show up on time and leaves early, no chance.\n\nSo if you feel like you deserve a raise, be confident when asking and you will be rewarded.
569679
Maybe. It depends on what the company rules are. Most companies want you to help with other people's work if yours is finished. They are paying you to work, not surf. But some companies are more lenient.
261962
Absolutely.  Employers can do pretty much what ever they want as long as it doesn't violate a contract agreement, local, state, or federal law (like discrimination), or in the case of union employees, their collective bargaining agreement.
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Absolutely NOT!  An employer should decide pay raises and benefits based on merit, job performance or evaluation of that individual.\n\nUnions do more harm than good for the company.  And most companies all the way from retail to big business offers very competitive salaries and benefit packages anyway. \n\nYou are talking about an organization form years ago when employees, both adult and children were over worked and paid very little.  It's no longer like that.  \n\nMajor transportation can come to a stand still due to "unions" wanting more benefits for the employees as a whole?  Thus putting the operation of a public utility or service in  the hands of the Unions instead of the Company.  It harms us all as a society that requires the use of public transit systems and airplanes.\n\nEven truck drivers will stop the flow of retail and food delivery.  Which can stop thousands of company's across the US and the world from providing us as the consumer with our daily needs.\n\nNext time you go to catch a plane to visit a family member and see that big "ON STRIKE" sign?  Or you live in New York and wake up one morning for your commute? \n\nAsk yourself THIS question, why does such an antiquated organization as a "Union" still exist?