Promotion Denied

[wheezer63]

What is the name of your state? Iowa

I was recently denied a promotion to senior lead person, because the supervisor did not want to have to replace me in the I am doing now. I have been employed with the manufacturing company for 21 1/2 years, and done most every job in the department. The position, which of course involves a pay increase, was given to someone who has worked for the company for 3 years, and has only done 1 job in the department during that time.

Does anyone know if there are any laws pertaining to fair promotion practices? If I would be so hard to replace in my current position that I am denied a promotion, when I am the most qualified person in the department to receive it, shouldn't my wages indicate that?

Thanks, Lisa

 

[cbg]

There are no laws that dictate how an employer must offer promotions. Your being more valuable to the company where you are is a legitimate reason to keep you in your current postition, even if it seems to you to be unfair.

No laws have been broken.