Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
I have been assigned additional duties and am doing the responsibilities of 1.5 employees. I have proved my case statistically, comparing my workload to same positions. Is it worthwhile to have a desk audit to ask for additional staff or to be compensated for the additional workload?
A:
Desk audits carry risks. They tend to be conservative and cognizant of upward grade creep that has occurred in many agencies. While a desk audit could result in a higher grade level, it can also result in a lower one. Beware what you ask for!
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw Bransford & Roth PC.
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