In matters like this, fairness, morality and logic are often (if not always) irrelevant. It is how it is said in the books--in the laws, by-laws and regulations, that matters. There is no use getting emotional or feeling indignant. If it really matters to you, getting legal advice from qualified personnel or services--as is suggested by freedom_2008, would be the first useful step to take. Good luck.
By the way, why are we all using English here?