On-air personality Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has sent a stern message to employers who pay their workers based on their marital status, saying it is unfair to deprive someone of the pay they deserve.
The CEO of Gbemisoke Shoes, in a series of tweets, stated that all employers have to be fair to their workers whether they are married or single.
According to her, some employers pay their employees based on how many children they have, marital status, etc.
She added that she has been in situations where she would ask for a pay increase, but she gets responses like; ”But what do you spend money on? It is not like you have kids/dependents.
Here’s what she tweeted.
If you’re ever in a position to pay someone what they deserve for the hard work they have put in. Please never utter the words ……
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) September 7, 2017
“But you’re not married , you don’t have kids …why do you need a raise? ” it’s unfair to deprive someone of the pay they deserve
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) September 7, 2017
Just because YOU feel that they don’t NEED the money . They put in the work , so pay them ! Their personal life is none of your business.
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) September 7, 2017
Some employers pay people based on how many children they have and if they have a spouse or not .
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) September 7, 2017
I’ve been in company of acquaintances /colleagues and I sometimes mention I need to raise “xyz amount ” & before I finish they say ….
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) September 7, 2017
“But what do you spend your money on? It’s not like you have kids /dependents ” and I’m like ? Don’t be unfortunate please .
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) September 7, 2017
Some employers look at your social status I.e they say you are comfortable so this salary is what you deserve for 10 year no increase
— The Lady Olams (@olammide) September 7, 2017