Is different compensation for different employees legal?
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Is different compensation for different employees legal?
I work for a company that contributes $300/month to my fellow workers in the exact same sales position, with the same duties I have. Over the last 30 days, I learned of this existence. I have never been offered not have I ever received the $300/month medical insurance contribution since joining the company almost 4 1/2 years ago. Is this a legal practice under the labor laws?
Asked on May 22, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. That in unless such differing treatment is the result of some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is due to your race, religion, nationality, age (over 40), disability, gender, etc.). Accordingly, if you do not have protection under the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, your company can set the conditions of wok much as it sees fit. This includes who does or doesn't get employer contributions to their health insurance premiums.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. That in unless such differing treatment is the result of some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is due to your race, religion, nationality, age (over 40), disability, gender, etc.). Accordingly, if you do not have protection under the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, your company can set the conditions of wok much as it sees fit. This includes who does or doesn't get employer contributions to their health insurance premiums.
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