I started a new job (not Cision) 5 months ago at a large tech company - 15k employees. I was originally hired in San Fransisco, and had my salary based upon that. Immediately after joining though I moved to Austin, and it was made clear to me that my salary would be adjusted down according to a formula ( which is publicly available to show how your salary is adjusted). I accepted and went through the paperwork. It’s been several months now since the paperwork was completed but I am still getting paid my SF salary. I am making significantly more than I should be, but not needing to pay California taxes as I’m in Texas now. Should I tell my employer, or let them figure it out on their own. What are the consequences? Tc: 230, should be 195 after adjustment
???????? You want to save your company money and take a pay cut ???????
My company won't adjust pay down for moves into LCOL cities, but will basically stop giving you raises until it reaches parity
That's the norm from what I've experienced.
Something to consider then is that I literally never once paid CA taxes, I moved before my start date, but after my offer letter was signed. Which I guess is good for me as it seems I somehow gamed the system without even trying. Unfortunately, the company I work at has a pretty clear policy on how relocation affects salary, and it is supposed to be a direct cut or increase.
That’s their problem, BUT save the money in case they make you pay it back. It might be in your contract and they might be able to take it back
Good idea
I had a similar issue years ago. The law is extremely clear on this: if an employer overpays you, they are well within their rights to take the money back later. They will catch it sooner or later, the question is what will they do. If it’s just been a month or two they might shrug and let it slide. If you’ve knowingly been collecting too much money for a long period it won’t reflect well and they’ll certainly reclaim it.
they won't take it back. been there, done that for 2.5 years
TC or GTFO
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