Each week, Dr Kirstin Ferguson tackles questions on workplace, career and leadership in her advice column, “ Got a Minute? ” This week: unfair pay and benefits, a harasser gets rewarded, and an awkward resignation. There are times when a pay gap is simply unacceptable. Credit: Dionne Gain For a few months, I have been on the same roster as my male counterparts, but I get paid less than them.
I can accept the pay gap because they have more experience than me and have been working for the company longer. However, they also get a rostered day off once a fortnight, which I do not. When I requested the same conditions, my manager said they don’t offer that any more.
Is this legal? What can I say in my next review to improve matters? Loading If you are doing the same job as your male counterparts and the same workload is expected of you, then you shouldn’t accept a pay gap. I would raise the issues of both your pay and conditions with HR or your manager. It may be that the rostered day off entitlement is something that has been phased out, but then it needs to be phased out for everyone.
There needs to be a close review to ensure there is the same access to benefits across the board and a fair remuneration structure. I would gather your thoughts on what you might like to see changed and have a clear plan for your next review. Calmly go through your points and explain how you are doing the same work as your teammates but not being rewarded in the same way.
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