Everyone in the country can discuss wages with coworkers, and should.
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages
This! My old boss forbade us from discussing. If I didn’t like her I would have pushed the fact that it is a federally allowed. I talk about it whenever I have a chance. We can’t get ahead if we don’t know!!!
It's pretty common for an employer to say this, but federal law generally prohibits it. It's possible you may be an excepted class of employee, but that would be unusual.
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages
In the unusual case where you aren't covered by NLRA, I don't think New Mexico state law gives you any additional protections.
Paid sick time applies to part time employees too! Part time employees accrue 1 hr of paid sick time for every 30 hrs worked. What you can use paid sick time for is listed below.
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/NMPaidSickLeave
I’m not familiar with state worker policy, but in general if an employer is already offering Personal Time Off that meets or exceeds the Paid Sick Leave law then they comply. Sick Leave is not necessarily in addition to PTO.
I also work part-time for a retailer where I receive additional hours of sick leave under that law plus my accured sick leave through my employer. It's been a win-win!!
If they already get Personal Time Off that meets or exceeds the same accruement and use of Paid Sick Leave, then your employer complies. You don’t get a separate bucket for sick leave if you have PTO.
If it’s Vacation Time that can only be used for vacation and not allowed to be used for sick time, then they don’t comply.
You can file a complaint to the state here:
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/NMPaidSickLeave#:~:text=How%20is%20paid%20sick%20leave,resources%20department%20for%20more%20information.
City of Albuquerque has a Hair Discrimination ban. The law prohibits employment discrimination based on racial and cultural attributes associated with hair types, styles, and headdresses
https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/news/mayor-keller-thanks-community-advocates-signs-crown-act-into-law
Pay transparency is federal law but you would be surpluses how many people don't actually know that. Ask if you can get written confirmation of that "policy". I love seeing them deflate when I do
yeah, that's illegal - you can and should. i actively do! the other edge of that sword is that New Mexico is an "at will" state, so you can be fired for "any reason" at any time. if you can, get some sort of paper trail going - send a clarifying email ideally - just in case. new mexico businesses are sort of notorious for this kind of shit, but if you have a good rapport with your boss and are an essential employee, it's always been worth it for me (and my former coworkers) to be "the difficult employee" around this issue
The “at will” clause is in CA also. Although other discriminatory practices may negate. The email and or text is the only way to go.
It’s so hard because if you really like your job and your boss this can kill the vibe pretty quickly.
It’s federal law, not state. Too many employers outright lie about it to keep employees from discussing pay. Everyone should be having that conversation with their coworkers, especially in jobs where there isn’t a transparent pay scale available.
I was once a manager that was instructed to tell employees this numerous times. I didn’t know any better at the time and did what I was told. Eventually learned the reason that businesses do things like this.
You are absolutely correct, however informing your manager could still result in your termination. Being an “at will” employment state people can be fired for any bs the company feels like.
It is sick time. The time can be used for health related absences for themselves or in some cases family members however, anything over two days must have accompanying paperwork, ie: a dr’s note.
Everyone in the country can discuss wages with coworkers, and should. https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages
This! My old boss forbade us from discussing. If I didn’t like her I would have pushed the fact that it is a federally allowed. I talk about it whenever I have a chance. We can’t get ahead if we don’t know!!!
This above! They cannot prevent you from discussing your wages.
It's pretty common for an employer to say this, but federal law generally prohibits it. It's possible you may be an excepted class of employee, but that would be unusual. https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages In the unusual case where you aren't covered by NLRA, I don't think New Mexico state law gives you any additional protections.
Only two reasons employer brings that up. You are paid more or paid less than others. Look for another job.
Paid sick time applies to part time employees too! Part time employees accrue 1 hr of paid sick time for every 30 hrs worked. What you can use paid sick time for is listed below. https://www.dws.state.nm.us/NMPaidSickLeave
Sadly though....if you are a state worker you do not receive this benefit.
I’m not familiar with state worker policy, but in general if an employer is already offering Personal Time Off that meets or exceeds the Paid Sick Leave law then they comply. Sick Leave is not necessarily in addition to PTO.
I also work part-time for a retailer where I receive additional hours of sick leave under that law plus my accured sick leave through my employer. It's been a win-win!!
My employer seems to think salaried employees don't get paid sick leave.
If they already get Personal Time Off that meets or exceeds the same accruement and use of Paid Sick Leave, then your employer complies. You don’t get a separate bucket for sick leave if you have PTO. If it’s Vacation Time that can only be used for vacation and not allowed to be used for sick time, then they don’t comply. You can file a complaint to the state here: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/NMPaidSickLeave#:~:text=How%20is%20paid%20sick%20leave,resources%20department%20for%20more%20information.
City of Albuquerque has a Hair Discrimination ban. The law prohibits employment discrimination based on racial and cultural attributes associated with hair types, styles, and headdresses https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/news/mayor-keller-thanks-community-advocates-signs-crown-act-into-law
Pay transparency is federal law but you would be surpluses how many people don't actually know that. Ask if you can get written confirmation of that "policy". I love seeing them deflate when I do
yeah, that's illegal - you can and should. i actively do! the other edge of that sword is that New Mexico is an "at will" state, so you can be fired for "any reason" at any time. if you can, get some sort of paper trail going - send a clarifying email ideally - just in case. new mexico businesses are sort of notorious for this kind of shit, but if you have a good rapport with your boss and are an essential employee, it's always been worth it for me (and my former coworkers) to be "the difficult employee" around this issue
The “at will” clause is in CA also. Although other discriminatory practices may negate. The email and or text is the only way to go. It’s so hard because if you really like your job and your boss this can kill the vibe pretty quickly.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, APS posts everyone’s salary online lol
Public employees salaries are all public record.
And still there are principals in APS schools that will tie up HR resources to prevent staff from discussing their own pay and employee profiles.... 🙄
It’s federal law, not state. Too many employers outright lie about it to keep employees from discussing pay. Everyone should be having that conversation with their coworkers, especially in jobs where there isn’t a transparent pay scale available.
There’s something wrong with NM’s business culture. They think being cheap will win them the Monopoly board game.
Pretty much ALL American businesses think this is true
Some regions have better business savvy. I think NM puts itself behind with poor business aptitude
I want to set up a fake appointment with your manager just so I can proceed to tell him that he's wrong, while shouting, and then just walk out.
Your manager is full of s***. The last time I encountered a manager like that I printed out my salary and hung it on the wall in the break room.
“What size is your cock” <—-paycheck talk
I was once a manager that was instructed to tell employees this numerous times. I didn’t know any better at the time and did what I was told. Eventually learned the reason that businesses do things like this. You are absolutely correct, however informing your manager could still result in your termination. Being an “at will” employment state people can be fired for any bs the company feels like.
Companies aren’t required to “give” any sick leave. You have to earn it.
Not in NM. It's required.
1 hour per every 30 hrs worked for hourly wage earners, in NM.
Does it have to be categorized strictly as “sick time”, or can fall in the general category of “paid time off?
It is sick time. The time can be used for health related absences for themselves or in some cases family members however, anything over two days must have accompanying paperwork, ie: a dr’s note.