“SHE DIDN’T ASK…” How employers get away with paying women less.

By Dorothy Miller (former Unemployment Adjudicator and Job Service Area Supervisor) When she was hired she (didn’t ask) did not attempt to negotiate for a higher starting wage. Therefore, when everyone got a 3% increase she got 3% of her present wage, which was lower. Or everyone got .25 which was added onto her lower wage, so it stayed lower. When she did excellent performance, took on more duties, or got additional related training, SHE DIDN’T ASK for a raise. Men are more likely to ask for more. Men will ask for an increase in pay because they need more. Example: Man: My wife’s going to have a baby and I’ll need to make ...