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I work at an occupational therapist at an Ontario hospital "A" which has recently merged with another hospital "B". I am a non-union employee. The two pay scales of the former A and B have now been made into a new scale which has 7 steps. Top earning employees in my position from hospital A have been placed at step 5 on the new scale. The top earners in my position from hospital B have been placed on step 6. All of us now work for the same corporation, same job but this pay discrepancy exists. I am wondering if this is unlawful.
There can be pay discrepancies between employees in similar positions, so long as the differences are not based on discriminatory factors such as gender, race, etc. Importantly, employers cannot make a major, negative change to your employment without your consent, and so if this merger has resulted in a reduction in your pay, you would have recourse against the company. Please give us a call at the number below to discuss your situation in more detail.