Results Through People
Q: I am non-exempt employee, and I work the overnight shift, 11 pm-7 am and sometimes my employer asks me to attend a meeting after 2 pm. The meeting lasts half an hour and I get paid for half an … Continued
Q: In the event of a major snow storm, employees are given a choice to come to work, or to stay safe at home. If the employee chooses to not go to work, the hours are deducted from their PTO … Continued
Q: I was told that employers can longer ask about my compensation. How can I tell them what my compensation expectations are if we don’t discuss it? This seems like an odd requirement for employers. What if I want to … Continued
Q: I just joined a new company in August, 2017. I am having my second child in December. I met with my HR Rep and she informed me that I was ineligible for 12 weeks of leave under the Family … Continued
Q: I have been asked by a prospective employer to sign a non-compete. I live and work in Massachusetts. I was told that these are virtually unenforceable in Massachusetts, especially if the parameters are not well-defined. A: Non-competes are most … Continued
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
Q: Earlier this spring I was out with the flu. I brought in a doctor’s note saying that my illness was legitimate. I was told that my company offered paid sick time. Now, they are saying that I was not … Continued
Q: Can I be fired for bad communication skills after working at this company for two years and having been a foreman with no bad reviews, excellent goals and maintaining attendance? A: Companies terminate employees for a number of reasons. … Continued
Q: I recently joined a small company and we are growing. It is an exciting opportunity. I asked my manager for my job description and she said we don’t have job descriptions. Is that legal? A: Job descriptions can be … Continued
Q: I have a question and was wondering if someone can help me in answering it. I was recently told that my position was being eliminated at one of the big four accounting firms. I was told that they are … Continued