[dekhn]

your boss refuses to give you feedback on why you didn't get a pay raise?

email their manager and ask them why you didn't get a pay raise because your manager isn't answering questions.

Also, important: did you clearly indicate you wanted/expected one beforehand?

[dv_dt]

If their company went through a regular pay assessment cycle, and they did not get an inflation adjustment, then they received a pay cut - especially if all other employees received an inflation bump.

Many companies break down a cost of living adjustment separate from a performance increase, and it sounds like at the very least the op should be asking about a missing cost of living adjust.

[hansor]

>Also, important: did you clearly indicate you wanted/expected one beforehand?

yup

[dekhn]

Yes, this is a skip-level discussion. Don't threaten to leave, or anyhting. Just patiently ask why you're not getting feedback (written or verbal) on why you didn't get a raise. Make it clear you're interested in learning precisely what you need to do to qualify for one.

If at that point they dont' give you actionable feedback, get a competitive job offer and share it with the head of HR at your company along wiht a short note saying that you can't afford to keep working there.