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Job hunting tips for a 2018 grad
21 May 2018

Job hunting tips for a 2018 grad

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a recent college grad.  My parents insist that I have a job by July 1.  What are your best job hunting suggestions for a recent college grad? A: Congratulations!  How wonderful that you recently graduated from college.  … Continued

college education, college grad, job doc blog, job search, job seeker, networking, recent college grad
How to ask about compensation with new pay law
14 May 2018

How to ask about compensation with new pay law

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: For many years I have asked candidates about their current and past compensation.  A colleague told me we could no longer ask this question.  How am I supposed to assess if an applicant falls within our prescribed salary ranges?  … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts, salary and benefits
Don’t “let it slide”
7 May 2018

Don’t “let it slide”

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a new supervisor in a new company.  I am learning the culture and how decisions are made.  It is a start-up and growing rapidly.  It is a fun place to work and I feel like I have … Continued

company culture, hiring, job doc blog, office etiquette
How to address inappropriate workplace conduct
30 Apr 2018

How to address inappropriate workplace conduct

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I might have to leave a job I love.  I love my job, my colleagues and my work.  I even love my boss.  However, there is a manager, in another department, who is targeting me.  He has made my … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, job doc blog, office etiquette, office issues
I can schedule a vacation when I want, can’t I?
23 Apr 2018

I can schedule a vacation when I want, can’t I?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I work for a large employer in the metro Boston area.  I have requested several days off later this year, avoiding very popular vacation weeks.  Some of these requests have been denied because of “staffing issues.”  I have earned … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, salary and benefits, vacation, vacation policy, vacation time
Extra pay to help out a colleague?
16 Apr 2018

Extra pay to help out a colleague?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I was recently asked to fill in for a colleague, who went on a medical leave.  There were a few of us who chipped in, since it would only be a few weeks that she was planning to be … Continued

job doc blog, office issues, salary
Recommended colleges for political science major
9 Apr 2018

Recommended colleges for political science major

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: My high school sophomore is very interested in political science as a possible college major.  All the assessment work that he has done with his guidance counselor points to law, as a future career choice.  What undergraduate schools (hopefully … Continued

college, college education, job doc blog
Vacation payout upon resignation
2 Apr 2018

Vacation payout upon resignation

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I recently left my job and expected to received a payment for my unused vacation time.   After 10 years of service, I was supposed to earn four weeks of vacation time.   Our employee handbook outlines that employees earn a … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, resignation, vacation payout, vacation policy
No offer because of lengthy commute
26 Mar 2018

No offer because of lengthy commute

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I was recently interviewed by a company and spent over 15 hours interviewing with several of their senior leaders, their CEO and even a teleconference with their primary investor.  I was surprised after several weeks that I did not … Continued

commute, employment law, hiring, job doc blog, job search, Mass. law
A salary reduction under the equal pay act?
19 Mar 2018

A salary reduction under the equal pay act?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a technical sales engineer.  I work mostly in the Cambridge area.  I know I am reasonably compensated, based on calls I get from headhunters.  I have several different peers across the US.  In my opinion, we are … Continued

employee rights, employment, job doc blog, salaries, salary, salary and benefits

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