Have you ever been not properly compensated at a job?

[Anonymous]

I won't go into too many details, but after a merger the new company shorted me on compensation. The company is being very evasive regarding how they decided on what they gave me vs what was laid out during the merger (it's a very clear cut compensation package). I am going to consult a few attorneys, but has anyone had experience with this?

I was shorted $12K and another employee double that.

[Anonymous]

Do you have a letter in writing stating that your salary after the merger will be $12K more than you are currently receiving?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you have a letter in writing stating that your salary after the merger will be $12K more than you are currently receiving?

It's not salary, but a lump sum payment. The compensation was very exactly laid out, but the company refuses to answer questions regarding the differential. Simply stating that "it was decided by management."

[Anonymous]

Make a complaint to the US labor board?

[Anonymous]

Find a good employment lawyer.

[Anonymous]

Yes, although in my case it was an argument about tax true up (so far more complex / honest error). I made a stink about it and got paid ($4,000 I think).

[Anonymous]

If you had a contract stating they would pay you the lump sum, you could get a lawyer and pursue a breach of contract action. I would line up another job if you are going to do this. I have never seen anyone get adversarial with an employer and go on to have a fruitful career with the same employer. If you didn't have a contract, I would let it go. Lame of your employer but employees will vote with their feet if they can.