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While the majority of people who ask for a raise get at least something of a pay increase, that's not always the case—particularly if you're a person of color.

PayScale, Inc.'s "Raise Anatomy" research indicates that while 70 percent of those who ask for a raise actually do get something, though perhaps not as much as they aimed for, the other 30 percent aren't as fortunate. In fact, according to Lydia Frank, vice president at PayScale, "We believe most employers want a diverse workforce and fair pay for all employees, but our research shows that employees who ask for a raise may be getting different responses based on their race."

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.