Feeling Stuck: What Can I Do If My Employer Breaks Their Pay Raise Promise?

I would like to explain my query in detail, so I would request you to please be patient. I got an offer from a company in the middle of December 2013 and requested my current employer to release me. They asked me not to quit and promised to pay me as per my expectations in the month of April 2014. I was not convinced, as a verbal promise is not legitimate in corporate companies. I asked them to put this in writing. I requested them to confirm this over an email with the exact amount and the month and year when this will be done (i.e., April 2014). Now, I am getting the sense that they may not follow through, as I have completed all the work, and the process is smooth.

If they do not change the amount to my expected figure, is there any way that I can get them to do it? I am really worried.

Thanks so much,

Slim

I really fail to understand why everybody is behind filing a case against companies for anything and everything. If you were not convinced, then you should have joined another company.

Secondly, if you want to go legal, do you even know how time-consuming this process is? I am not favoring your company, as I do not know where you are working. But my point is, why do you want to waste your time, money, and energy on these trivial matters? Please go and talk to your Reporting Manager and HR, escalate it further if needed, and try to find a solution instead of simply taking legal action.

There will be a middle way out. What you need to do is communicate the same with your management, and I am sure they will listen to you.

The last thing I want to do is file a suit or start a litigation process. I only want to ensure that they change the specific amount on the agreed date. If they don't change it, is there any other way?

I am sure you understand that there is some amount of bureaucracy and politics that prevail in every organization, which motivates people to renege, giving you a hint about their intentions. I can only ask you all to put yourself in my shoes and then provide me with an honest answer, as I feel that I have delivered what the company needed, and now it's their turn to show some rectitude.

Hoping for a better response.

Thanks,

Slim

I'll second Monica. It's simple. Since the organization made a miscommitment, you may file a suit, but for that, you won't be able to prove it as it requires written proof. Plus, it would take a lot of time, and above all, you cannot fight with these corporations. The best thing to do is to keep working and applying for a new job until you get one.

It is indeed a pity when people demotivate fellow peers while their thought processes are so aligned towards corporate organizations. It is this accepting attitude of people which is why there is an increasing level of frustration among salaried employees across different levels.

There is no sense of responsibility among HR teams when they make commitments and promises.

Moreover, there is a sense of failure and cowardice within all who advise not to fight back only because it would be a waste of time and effort. The best thing is not to bend down and keep working!

Unfortunately, I cannot suggest anything regarding what you requested, but I do share your pain, as I have been in the position you are in now. I chose to withdraw from my offensive mode too, as unfortunately what other people in the forum mention is true.

What we do earn and learn from this corporate environment is that there are no such things as promises even in big corporate organizations. If at all your organization is ready to bargain with you to stay, the compensation should be paid on the spot and not 2-3 months down the line whatsoever! No talk about written commitments and promissory letters.

One thing before I finish, acceptance doesn't mean defeat!

Every dog has his day... Today, it's for your HR team.

[QUOTE=Syed Ali Asad;2136263]I'll second Monica, it's simple, since the organization did a miscommitment, you may file a suit, but for that, you won't be able to prove as it requires written proof, plus it would take a lot of time, and above all, you cannot fight with these corporations... the best thing to do is to keep working and applying for a new job... until you get one..![\/QUOTE]

As mentioned by a member above, it is unwise to accept the promise of a salary hike after a period of 3-4 months. Since you trusted in December and waited until March, it is advisable to wait for another month and continue to do your job with utmost loyalty and sincerity. If the salary hike does not take effect in April, start searching for a new job. If you are knowledgeable and experienced, you will have ample opportunities. However, if you do get an opportunity this time, do not be swayed by false promises. That's all we can wish for. All the best.