Sexist Boss Denies Raise for Hardworking Female Worker Because 'Men Need It More'

“My wife isn't getting a raise this year because I make good money and the men in the office ‘need it more’” —u/DLS3141

Husband says “quit”

The comment section

Redditors in the comment section were just as indignant as OP. Many offered advice and shared similar experiences.

“This.” Added u/space_moron. "The play dumb and "just asking for clarification" approach. She needs to get this in writing."

u/CoatAlternative1771 said, “HR usually plays a big role in raises. It sounds like she might work for a company where HR and management are the same person.”

“I would be shocked if this company had an HR department.” u/Katapage agreed. 

OP mentioned that his wife was hesitant to quit because of the job market in her specific location, but redditors made a good point that there are likely opportunities out there for remote work. 

“As a designer/Art Director that now works from home, the collaboration and ideas you get while working in the same room are better than when you’re on a zoom call with your team. I still prefer working from home.” Said u/Dromance68.

“My dad always says get it in writing because one of two things will happen. They will either give you the ammunition you need like idiots or if smart, correct their behavior.” Added u/PullDaLevaKronk.

“Exactly.” Said u/LibransRule. “It also works with management trying to get you to do something stupid. They won't sign it - you don't do it.”

Some redditors were worried that there was some illegal discriminatory practices going on, but OP clarified that the justification for the raise denial had more to do with his salary and less with the fact that his wife is a woman. “There are other women in the office who did get a raise, just not my wife and seemingly just because of me.” Said OP. The question is, would management deny a man's raise based on his wife's salary? 

Read the original thread here.