Pay & Getting a Raise

From negotiating your pay to asking for a raise, the right salary will help you feel valued at work while also affording you the lifestyle you want outside the office.

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Types of Bonuses Companies Offer
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What Is Pay Transparency?
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What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
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What To Do if Your Employer Doesn't Pay You
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What Is a Wage Gap?
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What Is a Sign-on Bonus?
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How Many Hours Is a Part-Time Job?
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What Is Pay in Lieu of Notice?
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How To Ask for More Money the Right Way
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Types of Remote Pay: Location-Based vs. Job-Based
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When (and When Not) to Talk About Salary at Work
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What To Do If You're Offered a Promotion Without a Raise
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How the Collective Bargaining Process Works
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Should You Work Overtime for Your Salaried Job?
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How To Make More Money if You Don’t Want To Be a Manager
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How Much is the Average Raise in America?
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What Is a Good Salary in the US?
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Negotiation Secrets to Help You Land a Higher Starting Salary
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What Not to Say When You're Negotiating Salary
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6 Salary Negotiation Tips for Millennials
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Companies That Offer Tuition Reimbursement Programs
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Should You Get Another Job Offer To Bump Up Your Salary?
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The Best Strategies for Women to Negotiate a Higher Salary
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10 Ways to Get the Promotion You Deserve
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Unequal Pay: Gender Discrimination In the Workplace
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The Different Types of Sales Commission
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Why Didn't My Take-Home Pay Increase With My Raise?
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5 Ways to Increase Your Income
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Should I Work for More Money and Added Stress?
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What Should I Do With My Stock Options?
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How To Prepare for Your Annual Performance Review
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Do You Get Paid Extra for Working on a Holiday?
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How Much Vacation Time and Pay Do Employees Get?
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How to Write a Salary Increase Letter With Samples
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How To Negotiate a Salary Counteroffer for a Job
Salary Negotiation Tips
Salary Negotiation Tips (How to Get a Better Offer)
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Providing Salary History to Employers
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Proven Tactics for Negotiating a Higher Salary
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How Overtime Pay is Calculated
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Should You Apply for a Job When the Salary Listed Is Low?
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How To Ask for More Money at Work
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What Happens to Your Pension When You Leave a Company
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Do You Get Paid Enough Money?
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What is a Salary Range?
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Can Prospective Employers Ask for Salary History?
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What Are an Employee's Rights After Job Termination?
It's a partnership built on communication
Can an Employer Withdraw a Job Offer if You Counteroffer?
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What Is the Difference Between Hourly and Salary Employees?
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How to Evaluate Stock Options in a Job Offer
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What Is Included in a Job Relocation Package
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What Are Employee Referral Programs?
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What Are Employee Referral Bonuses?
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How To Write a Letter Requesting a Pay Raise
What to include in a salary increase email message including "As the subject line, include a request for a meeting to discuss your compensation," "Mention additional responsibilities you've taken on in your role," "Briefly detail why you deserve a salary increase," and "Include any skills or certifications you've acquired since being hired."
How To Ask for a Raise via Email
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When To Ask for a Raise at Work
Asking for a raise
The Best Way To Ask for a Raise
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What To Do If You’ve Been Turned Down for a Raise
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Where to Cash a Payroll Check Without a Bank Account
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What Employees Should Know About Payroll Debit Cards
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Can a Company Cut Your Pay or Hours?
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How To Read a Pay Stub
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New York State Minimum Wage Rates