pay raises

Wage hikes granted

Pay raises are increases in the amount of money someone earns for their work, typically granted by an employer based on performance, tenure, cost-of-living adjustments, or promotion.

The term is standard in American English, while British English more commonly uses pay rises.

She negotiated a pay raise after taking on additional responsibilities.

Annual pay raises may be built into employment contracts or awarded at the employer's discretion.

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Lowered employee compensation

demotions · pay freezes · wage freezes · wage stagnation · downgrades

financial gain vs. loss for worker

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Mass job eliminations

terminations · firings · job loss · unemployment · benefit cuts

reward vs. penalty

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Lowered employee compensation

disciplinary actions · demotions · fines · penalties · garnishments

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