I work as a Warehouse Lead making $17.00 an hour. When I interviewed, I'd agreed upon $18.00 an hour. Due to a disorganized HR department, I didn't sign new-hire paperwork until two weeks after starting to work, which is when I realised the pay rate was different than verbally agreed upon.

In response, the HR specialist told me that as long as I performed satisfactorily, I'd receive the dollar at my three-month evaluation.

The department was a mess upon my arrival and I've put it into order. We hit and exceed our KPI targets and I do so effectively, taking charge of staffing. I've fulfilled the role of supervisor because I'm by myself on my shift and my supervisor relies on me to draft and deliver write-ups as well as SOP compliance forms.

I checked in with my supervisor and my manager to understand their expectations of me and expressed that I want to be the top-performing lead, to which my supervisor confirmed that I am. I accomplished the targets set by the Warehouse Manager and communicated this clearly, as well.

Three months come and the raise doesn't. My manager says that the company doesn't want to give any leads raises because they want us to be paid the same amount (I already make $2.00 more than my counterparts, which isn't my concern. I just want the money I agreed upon during my interview).

What should I do? I'm getting sick of this company and its nonsense. It has exploited my workers, as well. I have had two of my associates operating forklifts for months now and the company has failed to give them their proper raise, as well, despite it being part of their policy, and despite me pushing my supervisor and manager for their raises.

What do I owe this company? Can I just leave? I'm growing impatient and I'm tired of getting less than I deserve.