<prompt> Human: Hope this is the right place. Ive been at my job for 10 months now. After 3 months of excelling at my position, my regional manager offers me full time if Im willing to work at another store. I have the availability so I said yes. I made the mistake of not inquiring more then and there, but he never told me Id be getting manager capabilities as well as increased responsibilities such as closing the store. After 5 months I asked for a raise and was basically laughed at. Went to HR and they didnt seem willing to help me blew me off and told me thats not up to them. I was told today that Im being demoted, manager capabilities stripped and that Ill only be working at one store as opposed to receiving a raise. Is this retaliation? Is there anything I can do?Assistant: In order for it to be retaliation youd have to have reported something illegal. Not wanting to give you a raise isnt retaliation. Your only real option is to find another job.Human: Thank you for the response. It seems as though regional is only demoting me because I asked for a raise and then contacted HR about the lack of a raise even though I was promoted months ago. That still wouldnt qualify or Im assuming I need documented evidence of some sort. Basically Im in a lose-lose?Assistant: That still wouldnt qualify or Im assuming I need documented evidence of some sort.It isnt illegal to demote somebody or refuse to give somebody a raise, so no. If youd been demoted after reporting somebody for sexual harassment, that would be another matter.Human: Gotcha. Just seems like the only reason for the demotion is I figured out I should be making more money and asked for it. Corporate retail sucks. Time to look for a new job.  <response>: Just seems like the only reason for the demotion is I figured out I should be making more money and asked for it.Seems likely based on what youve shared. Unfortunately, its perfectly legal. Best to find an employer who values your contributions. 