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In a previous role, during a performance review, my manager told me I had been awarded a small bonus, but also, "Don't discuss this with your coworkers, we don'
by tekdude 4y ago
In a previous role, during a performance review, my manager told me I had been awarded a small bonus, but also, "Don't discuss this with your coworkers, we don't do that here." I wasn't planning to, but at the same time I knew he probably shouldn't have said that... But, what can a low level employee do? There's essentially no non-losing move other than to shut up. Saying anything to anyone results in you being labeled a 'problem employee' with no further career prospects at that company as the best case, and quickly managed out at worst.
- Volundr 4y agoI actually suggested my VP go read the poster in the breakroom. It was not appreciated, but didn't cause me any real problems. That said we had a functioning HR department that I knew would be happy to explain the law to him, and I certainly don't claim that everyone could get away with this. A more universal solution is file a complaint with your local Department of Labor (they can keep you anonymous), or if you have the funds, discuss it with a labor lawyer first.