If your boss  told you he gave your a raise (which you didn't ask for). What would you tell him?
607067
.......Its about friggin time......
957453
If you've been at the job for a year, then I would guess that you would have a yearly 'review' of your accomplishments.  If so, then that's the time for the boss to reward you with extra $$.  If you're no rewarded or you have no review process, then, have a meeting with your boss (tell them that it's a confidential meeting - closed door) and be prepared.\n\nList out how your work has improved, that you have gained responsibility and succeeded over the past year.  Close by saying that you would like to have an increase in your salary that is in line with your extra responsibilities.\n\nHave a percentage or dollar amount in mind.  Don't be crazy... but honest with your appraisal of your performance relative to others in your group.\n\ngood luck
82832
That's an old tactic. Here's another one I've heard,\n\n"Now, I don't want you to quit. You've got a BIG raise comin' up and I want you to get it!"\n\nYou can find someone to complain to but you are not going to be happy at your job. Find another one.
430454
Well, if you want a raise, then meet him after hours and...  yeah.  You can ask him for a raise ;)
56447
I would schedule a meeting with your immediate supervisor.  Bring accomplishments, goals you have met, the last raise you recieved, if you do more than just your job, and any other notes you may have to the meeting.  Most people ask for a raise about once a year.
479995
Another is nothing. You're doing fine but there's no money for raises. You should always look at continuous improvement - what have you done better since the last review? This is something you could bring up during the review.\n\nJohn
346309
I would not tell my boss. I would wait and see how long it would take for him to fire me. I'd just show up late, do nothing all day, take long lunches and go home early.
932349
only when you are ready to give the two-week notice.\nunless you are trying to pressure him for a raise.\nwhich could backfire.  i would wait until you have another job.
690474
I think the situation would be the same in your arena as in mine (hospitality industry - small town - avg monthly pay about $800.00).  First, need to find if these changes are being done exclusively by your boss or manager or whether it's being dictated by higher up.  If it's your boss or manager, request a meeting, have a presentation ready to back up your views, and have alternatives available for discussion.  If it's higher ups, request a meeting with your boss and discuss if he's feeling a decline in productivity and discuss your views to see their reaction, then find out if there is any way of making a presentation for the higher ups to discuss alternatives.\n\nIn our situation, employee moral is flagging, we've had staff quit, then restart to force fifty cent an hour raises they had been promised, slackness in attention to detail, even one instance where I had been asked to work a shift and the person originally scheduled also in, and when they checked with the office, found the manager unavailable, but his name had been scratched from the schedule - no forewarning of dismissal.\n\nEven though the manager is taking their cue directly from owner, after I made presentation, it took 3 weeks to get a response, and where she originally indicated she would consider anything to help resolve the situation, it was pretty much that she didn't pass it on, and that I should spend more time concentrating on work and less on improving conditions.  Just be prepared that your suggestions might not be taken in the spirit being offered.
1099251
There are no laws regulating promotions and such.  The only way you really could even have a chance at winning a dispute this in court is if your employer had already given you a raise, you had it on your paycheck, with a stub to prove it, and then they took it away.  They've probably got you on that though because they came back on you and told you it was on a trial basis.  It would be a "your word against theirs" thing and no one would do anything about it.  If you work for a chain like Wal-Mart or something like that, you may be able to get something done about it by contacting the main office, or your district manager.  Unfortunately, you probably will have no luck with legal action.
614675
Ask your boss at work, too!
1102583
Employers can give raises at their discretion, not your timetable. Most jobs base raises on employee evaluations, not timetables. Unless you have an employment contract signed by you and them stating a February start date for your raise, then they owe you nothing.
858578
Ask the boss! He should not be doing that; very unprofessional.
797317
I told my boss that i wanted half of her pay for half of her work. It seemed only fair and rational. So, he could either give me a raise or fix the problem, because i knew he didn't want to lose me and possibly end up with hiring another one  like her. He fixed the problem.
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.
806763
I wouldn't suggest writing a letter to your boss who is your Dad. I would talk with him instead. However, asking for a raise NEVER has anything to do with your personal expenses or wanting date money! If you are asking for a raise, you need to give concrete examples of why you deserve one. What have you done to improve things at the company? What efficiencies have you brought in? How many more people do you manage this year over last year? How much money do you save the company?\n\nAnd honey, there are NO guarantees in life! So get yourself out and get a 2nd job to earn money to help make ends meet. And your 13 year old son can be working too -- paper route for example -- to pay for his yearbook, sports, and movies.
617945
I think you should ask your manager this question.  There could be many reasons.  Have other people been getting raises?  How have your performance reviews been?  Do your research, prepare, and have a conversation with your boss.  Good luck!