Does being married have anything to do with how much you get paid?

[ClassicDropout]

My coworker just told me that my manager won't recommend raises that keep up with inflation for single people. All then people that were married on his team got waaay higher raises than the 4% they're giving me. I've never been in those conversations, so I don't know how this all works. Just seems kind of bs to me

[AI Opinion]

Salary decisions should be based on performance and qualifications, not marital status. If a manager shows bias towards married employees in raise discussions, it's inappropriate. Raises can vary due to performance, tenure, or company policies. If you feel unfairly treated, consider having a respectful conversation with HR or your manager to understand the criteria for salary increases. It's crucial for workplaces to ensure fairness and transparency in compensation practices.

[Abbycado]

That’s total bs and against the law I’d imagine. I think that would be considered discriminatory.

[NathanDavis]

not in my case... lol