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Q: Every year, my company has a year-end holiday party. Often times, it is at a restaurant or a hotel. The company springs for dinner and a few drinks. This year though, with COVID, we are struggling to find ways … Continued
Q: I think I had COVID back in February, 2020. I stayed home for a few days and felt better. I took 3 PTO days. Should I now be reimbursed for my PTO days and then contact my employer about … Continued
Q: I was laid off in the spring. I have applied to hundreds of jobs and have only heard back from a few. I know times are tough but I seem to be having absolutely no luck. Very few companies … Continued
Q: I put one of my employees on a warning back in January, 2020. He was not performing and he was tardy a lot and had 3 absences in January. Then, March, 2020 comes and we had to leave our … Continued
Q: I am a manager of an office north of Boston. We have been doing a good job managing through the pandemic. As winter rolls around, I am worried about cold and flu season. Every year, we have someone that … Continued
Q: I manage a small office in Massachusetts. There is a core group working in the office and then the rest of our employees are working remotely. The plan is to continue this arrangement until at least year-end. Most of … Continued
Q: Before March, 2020, I had issued warnings to two of the nineteen staff members. Since the pandemic, many of them have had challenges with COVID-19, schooling issues with their kids, childcare, fear of the workplace and others in close … Continued
Q: My husband and I have three kids. We are completely confused about something called FFCRA and how that may apply to our family in mid-September when our public school starts. A few questions – 1. Do these benefits only … Continued
Q: I am struggling with keeping up with Zoom meetings for my job. I am supposed to be working 9am to 5pm but have 2 grade school children home with me. I am able to keep up with some of … Continued
Q: I am working from home because of the pandemic and I feel safe. Can my company force me to return to the workplace? I think I am doing a fine job from home. How are companies handling this? … Continued