<prompt> Human: Hey PF, first off, Im not sure if this is the right spot for this, but here goes.In late November my girlfriend was making 40k, and was unexpectedly emailed by the Owner and CEO same guy, but not her direct superior that because of the new Salary Overtime rules about to be in effect, and because she was coming up on her 2 year anniversary, that she would be getting a raise to above the threshold to over 48k. Since that email, the Overtime Law was blocked. For her past 2 paychecks, she has received a raise, but its not the full 48k and change, but rather to an even 44k. I am not sure what she should do exactly, to see if it was a mere oversight in payroll, or if it was because of the blocked law. Any advice?Assistant: The salary overtime rules were blocked by a federal judge. But it wouldnt hurt to politely ask about the 44k - 48k discrepancy. They should at least afford her an explanation. Human: Thanks. Yeah, shes going to talk to payroll for an explanation. It sucks because she was really excited and caught off guard by the original raise, and she feels like shes in a pickle now because the offer came outside of the normal way that they handle Raises, and she feels weird for digging because the original raise sortof felt like a gift because of the manner in which she was told about it.  <response>: As others said, the correct course of action would be to talk to the payroll debt first because it will be non confrontational and she can get the correct information. Its quite possible she would get NO raise if the law is blocked. They may have done her a solid by giving her half. Tread lightly if the job security is more important than the raise. Just know your info and understand the culture and personalities. If they feel insulted and are insecure she could face backlash Ungrateful!? We didnt even need to do this financially or legally anymore! We did anyway! 