My manager wants me to perform two different job positions with a different level of pay without compensation for it.

Question

During the past year, I have been asked to perform multiple duties that higher-level employees perform. I have asked for a promotion and was denied. According to my new manager, I don't do enough to be a team player that deserves a promotion. I have been performing all the extra duties I have been asked for and still no promotion. Recently I was told That I'm going to be assigned to be the backup of my oldest position at another department without compensation for it. My previous position is a lower level pay compared to what I'm doing now. Both job descriptions are completely opposite and the job title is different.  I have talked to my manager and stated I feel overworked and taking advantage of but still more duties keep been adding to my role and one of the excuses they use is that I have not finished my degree but still doing all the responsibilities that someone else with a degree will do with the exception I have to do it without compensation for all the extra tasks assigned.

Rhiannon Herbert · Answer

There is no limit to the number of job duties or responsibilities your employer can assign you. If you are paid by the hour, however, you must receive pay for all the hours you work, and you must receive overtime pay (1.5 times your hourly rate) for all hours worked over 40 per week. If you are paid a salary, provided you make at least $684 per week, your pay can remain the same regardless of the number of hours you are required to work or additional responsibilities you are told to take on.

Q: My manager wants me to perform two different job positions with a different level of pay without compensation for it.