I thought you were not alowed to tell your staff to not talk about wage?
by wheelperson
35 Comments
redditisforsakened
In the USA it’s super illegal
BuzzerWhirr
If an employer violates an employee’s right to discuss wages, the employee may file a claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
FarFigNewton007
Super illegal in the USA. Forward that over to the NLRB and get your popcorn.
wheelperson
Also this bit of wage theft. They want us there 15 min early each shift.
Intelligent_Top_328
No.
wheelperson
This is a well known Canadain restaurant company, I’m just surprised this is stated to boldly on paper.
I’m going to work here cuz I need the job, but how can this actually be enforced? I don’t intend to talk about mine or others wages but I also think it’s good to be able to discuss it.
Ill-Comfortable-2044
That was very nice of them to put all of that in writing for you, so that when you report this to your state’s labor board (anonymously if you wish to stay for now), they’ll get got real good.
yeroldfatdad
No. No, federal law in the United States protects the right of employees to discuss their wages with each other. This right is protected under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Employers cannot prohibit employees from discussing wages, nor can they retaliate against employees for doing so. More Details: NLRA Protection: The NLRA, specifically Section 7, ensures employees can discuss their terms and conditions of employment, including wages, with each other. No Retaliation: Employers cannot take any adverse actions against employees for discussing wages, such as demotions, pay cuts, or termination. AI generated.
Peenard-
No, not at all. You have a legal right to talk about how much you make. Plus saying they will fire you if you do talk about wages is not at all justifiable. If you show up 15 minutes early they have to pay you. If you are there you are on the clock and you have to be payed.
Accountforcontrovers
step 1. Accidentally CC boss in a mail discussing wages Step 2. Get fired Step 3. Sue Step 4. ?? Step 5. Profit
Very-very-sleepy
was this sent in an email or was this taped up to a wall?
if it was taped up on a wall. I would print off the legislation that says it’s illegal and tape it next to it. lol
iaminabox
Make sure you save that document.
bakanisan
Lmao, no. That’s like, free speech right, even in Canada?
Content-Pin7204
Yes, very illegal in the USA
Just_A_Lucky_Guy469
I bet people who have worked there for decades and/or are close to having pension or retirement benefits kick in suddenly start getting poor performance evaluations or have their positions eliminated due to “realignment”.
sucobe
“We’re paying some, if not all of you, shit wages and we can’t have you all finding out”
Nueuan
Super not ok
dixiedregs1978
No, but my guess is the current National Labor Relations Board may only be staffed by two people and they are just there to say no all day long.
CodeHaze
Did some checking around your profile, so I can assume you’re in BC
Looks like you shouldn’t be terminated for discussing pay
juliuspepperwoodchi
USA? Nope. Not legal. You can freely discuss wages all you please.
booger-boss
They can’t tell you not to discuss pay. That is why they said “could be terminated ” because they know if they fire you for that reason, they can get the crap sued out of them
NameLips
It’s not only illegal for them to say this, it’s illegal for them to even *hint* or *express vague disapproval* of this.
Chefmom61
Not sure if it’s legal but I wouldn’t work somewhere that insisted on this.
AsABlackManPlus
Talking about the terms and conditions of your employment is protected concerted activity.
LackingUtility
You should find out who wrote this policy, and then have a discussion in front of them about your wages and benefits. Make sure to record it.
Odd-Adhesiveness-656
Not in Colorado…salary range has to be posted with the job
Nighthood28
Regardless of law its common practice. What they say and the truth of the matter are different however. You cant be fired for it but it will piss them off. And they certainly are going to try to deter it by making you think they will.
Its to discourage collective bargaining, and union formation. Its also supposed to keep it on the hush if someone new negotiated a higher wage than you. Because that can cause drama. I remember i started a new job like 12 years ago and said something like “for ten bucks an hour im in no rush to leave” to the person training me. Who then got pissed because they were making 8.
Sensitive-Reading860
This is illegal and in writing. Congratulations
Fredj3-1
Restaurants are notorious for disregarding labor laws and employees’ rights.
Grrerrb
Wreck their shit, OP
wykkedfaery33
Any time a business posts this, that’s EXACTLY the time to start discussing wages and compensation with each other.
SillyWhabbit
No, it’s not legal
Acceptable_Cat_6527
Super illegal
medium-rare-steaks
Are you in the US? If so, this is incredibly illegal in all 50 states. While I agree with the policy that guests should not have to hear about your paycheck, discussing with coworkers is legally protected.
I recommend openly discussing the topic, getting fired, and suing the shit out of the restaurant
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In the USA it’s super illegal
If an employer violates an employee’s right to discuss wages, the employee may file a claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Super illegal in the USA. Forward that over to the NLRB and get your popcorn.
Also this bit of wage theft. They want us there 15 min early each shift.
No.
This is a well known Canadain restaurant company, I’m just surprised this is stated to boldly on paper.
I’m going to work here cuz I need the job, but how can this actually be enforced? I don’t intend to talk about mine or others wages but I also think it’s good to be able to discuss it.
That was very nice of them to put all of that in writing for you, so that when you report this to your state’s labor board (anonymously if you wish to stay for now), they’ll get got real good.
No.
No, federal law in the United States protects the right of employees to discuss their wages with each other. This right is protected under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Employers cannot prohibit employees from discussing wages, nor can they retaliate against employees for doing so.
More Details:
NLRA Protection:
The NLRA, specifically Section 7, ensures employees can discuss their terms and conditions of employment, including wages, with each other.
No Retaliation:
Employers cannot take any adverse actions against employees for discussing wages, such as demotions, pay cuts, or termination. AI generated.
No, not at all. You have a legal right to talk about how much you make. Plus saying they will fire you if you do talk about wages is not at all justifiable. If you show up 15 minutes early they have to pay you. If you are there you are on the clock and you have to be payed.
step 1. Accidentally CC boss in a mail discussing wages
Step 2. Get fired
Step 3. Sue
Step 4. ??
Step 5. Profit
was this sent in an email or was this taped up to a wall?
if it was taped up on a wall. I would print off the legislation that says it’s illegal and tape it next to it. lol
Make sure you save that document.
Lmao, no. That’s like, free speech right, even in Canada?
Yes, very illegal in the USA
I bet people who have worked there for decades and/or are close to having pension or retirement benefits kick in suddenly start getting poor performance evaluations or have their positions eliminated due to “realignment”.
“We’re paying some, if not all of you, shit wages and we can’t have you all finding out”
Super not ok
No, but my guess is the current National Labor Relations Board may only be staffed by two people and they are just there to say no all day long.
Did some checking around your profile, so I can assume you’re in BC
[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-in-bc](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-in-bc)
Looks like you shouldn’t be terminated for discussing pay
USA? Nope. Not legal. You can freely discuss wages all you please.
They can’t tell you not to discuss pay. That is why they said “could be terminated ” because they know if they fire you for that reason, they can get the crap sued out of them
It’s not only illegal for them to say this, it’s illegal for them to even *hint* or *express vague disapproval* of this.
Not sure if it’s legal but I wouldn’t work somewhere that insisted on this.
Talking about the terms and conditions of your employment is protected concerted activity.
You should find out who wrote this policy, and then have a discussion in front of them about your wages and benefits. Make sure to record it.
Not in Colorado…salary range has to be posted with the job
Regardless of law its common practice. What they say and the truth of the matter are different however. You cant be fired for it but it will piss them off. And they certainly are going to try to deter it by making you think they will.
Its to discourage collective bargaining, and union formation. Its also supposed to keep it on the hush if someone new negotiated a higher wage than you. Because that can cause drama. I remember i started a new job like 12 years ago and said something like “for ten bucks an hour im in no rush to leave” to the person training me. Who then got pissed because they were making 8.
This is illegal and in writing. Congratulations
Restaurants are notorious for disregarding labor laws and employees’ rights.
Wreck their shit, OP
Any time a business posts this, that’s EXACTLY the time to start discussing wages and compensation with each other.
No, it’s not legal
Super illegal
Are you in the US? If so, this is incredibly illegal in all 50 states. While I agree with the policy that guests should not have to hear about your paycheck, discussing with coworkers is legally protected.
I recommend openly discussing the topic, getting fired, and suing the shit out of the restaurant
Good thing your manager put it in writing.