Having difficult conversations about pay rises
As employment lawyers we are often challenging contracts for under paid bonuses or similar, whilst on the flip side when we are acting for employers we aim to safe guard the companies’ cash flow.
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As employment lawyers we are often challenging contracts for under paid bonuses or similar, whilst on the flip side when we are acting for employers we aim to safe guard the companies’ cash flow.
Legally speaking your contract will state a probationary period and then often a salary review date. However, practically you can seek a pay rise anytime you feel confident to do so. Cash flow is always key for any business so if you are seeking a pay rise then try to ask at one of the following moments:
Think of it as a business proposal – why do you deserve it, how will the company benefit from this & what will you be doing on top of your current workload to justify this expense. It can help to research the job market and present these figures so you and your employer understand your true market value. If you have been performing well the company will want to keep you incentivised and retain you so give examples of your work and benefits to the company.
Firstly, unless its contractually guaranteed, it is very much at the discretion of the employer and how you sell yourself.
That is unless:
About the author
Karen Holden, CEO of A City Law Firm