Q: hr telling me i dont qualify for company wide raise due to promotion. they forgot to include in offer letter.

A: Unless you have a contract that specifically promises a pay increase that is guaranteed, as an at will employee your employer can alter the terms and conditions of your employment at any time and for any reason, including your pay rate. Unless you can prove you are being treated differently because of your membership in a protected class of people, or because you engaged in some form of legally protected conduct, you would likely have no legal recourse.

Even if it was in the offer letter, unless it was a guaranteed change, the employer has the right to change its mind about the terms of your job even if contained in an offer letter.

Sorry. Good luck to you.

A: If the company-wide raise isn't conditioned upon specific criteria in the employee handbook or other written policies, and no specific exclusions were communicated to you in your promotion offer letter, you may have grounds to argue that you should be eligible for the raise. In California, employment is typically "at-will" unless otherwise specified, which gives employers broad discretion over compensation decisions. However, employers must act consistently with their own policies and promises. You should gather all relevant documentation and communicate with HR, emphasizing the absence of any exclusionary language in the offer letter or employee handbook. If the issue isn't resolved satisfactorily, consider consulting with an attorney who can provide guidance based on the specifics of your situation. Always maintain a professional and open line of communication with your employer to foster understanding and potential resolution.