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Pay difference and the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
5 Aug 2019

Pay difference and the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act

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

Q:  I work for a fast-growing tech company and was hired about two years ago.  I was one of the first hired by this company.  I have discovered that others, in my peer group, are being hired at much higher … Continued

employment law, HR, job doc blog, management, Mass. law, problems with manager, salary, tech
Does my employer owe me vacation time?
25 Jul 2019

Does my employer owe me vacation time?

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

Q:  I just resigned from my employer.  In my original offer letter, I was given four weeks of vacation.  Since my last day of work was July 12, my understanding was that I would leave with money in my pocket.  … Continued

employee benefits, employment law, job doc blog, resignation, vacation time
MA Paid Family Medical Leave – leaves not until 2021
8 Jul 2019

MA Paid Family Medical Leave – leaves not until 2021

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

Q: I am pregnant and my due date is in the late fall of 2019.  I understand that Massachusetts now offers a paid maternity leave benefit.  How do I apply?  What other benefits should I be thinking about?  A: Congratulations!  … Continued

employee benefits, employment law, FMLA, job doc blog, Mass. law, maternity leave, salary and benefits
Meal breaks – can I leave early instead?
22 Apr 2019

Meal breaks – can I leave early instead?

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

Q: I am a full-time employee.  I receive a 45-minute lunch break every day.  However, there are some days that I would like to work through my lunch break and leave early.  I know lunch breaks are required by law.  … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, lunch break, meal breaks
A business breaking the rules when employing a teen
17 Sep 2018

A business breaking the rules when employing a teen

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

Q: My 14-year-old son recently ended a summer job, which he really loved.  The owner of the store wants him to work part-time throughout the school year.  However, I think the store owner is not aware of many laws, which … Continued

employment law, Mass. law, summer jobs
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
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
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
Pay for a 30-minute meeting when it’s not my shift
12 Mar 2018

Pay for a 30-minute meeting when it’s not my shift

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

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

employee rights, employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, salary, wage

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