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Changes to the PTO benefit
31 Jul 2017

Changes to the PTO benefit

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

Q:  My company recently changed many of our benefits plans.  We used to have vacation, personal holiday, etc.  Now, all of our time has been consolidated into one bank of time, called a Paid Time Off (PTO) bank.  Is this … Continued

employee benefits, employee rights, paid time off, sick time, vacation time
Post-merger, can they change my benefits?
5 Jun 2017

Post-merger, can they change my benefits?

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

Q: I was hired by Company A two years ago as a Sales Executive.  In January, we were acquired by Company B.  At first, nothing changed.  Now though all of our benefits are changing.  We just were notified that Company … Continued

company policy, employee benefits, job doc blog, salary and benefits
Can you file for unemployment benefits after signing a release?
27 Feb 2017

Can you file for unemployment benefits after signing a release?

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

Q: I recently signed a severance agreement.  The title of the document was “agreement and release.”  I was given six weeks of severance in exchange for signing the release.  My question to you is about collecting unemployment compensation during this … Continued

employee benefits, job doc blog, salary and benefits, severance, unemployed, unemployment
No year-end bonus
19 Dec 2016

No year-end bonus

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

Q: I was just told that I would be one of the few employees not receiving a year-end bonus this year.  Historically my company rewards employees with a bonus in January, based on the prior year’s performance, both company and … Continued

employee benefits, salary, salary and benefits
A company acquisition may translate to a change in employee benefits
3 Oct 2016

A company acquisition may translate to a change in employee benefits

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

Q: When I was first hired by my company I was promised a list of generous benefits.  My company was just acquired by a larger firm.  We have been told that many benefits may change as of January 1st.  Rumors … Continued

company policy, employee benefits, salary and benefits
New business owner has questions on sick time law
1 Aug 2016

New business owner has questions on sick time law

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

Q: I just started my own business.  I have never owned a small business before.  Some of my employees seem to know more about these laws than I do.  Can you fill me in on this Mass. sick time law … Continued

employee benefits, employee rights, employer, employment, sick time, small business
What to expect from an exit interview
18 Jul 2016

What to expect from an exit interview

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

Q: I have just given my notice after working for seven years at my current company. I was told that I should schedule an exit interview with corporate HR. I have never participated in an exit interview. What does this … Continued

employee benefits, interview, quitting, salary and benefits
FMLA and remote employees
27 Jun 2016

FMLA and remote employees

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

Q: I have worked for a Boston-based company for several years. I live in western Mass and have lived here for over 10 years. I never considered it a big deal. However, now I am applying for a Family and … Continued

employee benefits, employee rights, FMLA, leave of absence, maternity leave
No COBRA?
18 Apr 2016

No COBRA?

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

Q: I just left my company and I was told my benefits ended on my last day of work. I thought I would be eligible for COBRA. When I asked my former manager, she said that I was ineligible for … Continued

cobra, employee benefits, salary and benefits
Company Theft and COBRA
3 Aug 2015

Company Theft and COBRA

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I recently was terminated from my job. I was stupid. I used a company credit card to buy things for my apartment. I got caught. I plan to pay the company back. I thought I would be offered COBRA … Continued

cobra, employee benefits, etiquette at work, gross misconduct, termination

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