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Is covering for another employee a true meal break?
26 Feb 2018

Is covering for another employee a true meal break?

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

Q: I work as a Marketing Coordinator for a small but growing marketing agency in Boston.  We often have clients stop by so we have a receptionist who comes in from 10am to 3pm.  When the receptionist takes her lunch … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, lunch break, Mass. law, meal breaks
Can an employer ask about your compensation history?
23 Oct 2017

Can an employer ask about your compensation history?

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

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

compensation expectations, employee rights, employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, salary and benefits
What about my non-compete agreement?
21 Aug 2017

What about my non-compete agreement?

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

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

employee rights, employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts
Understanding options after a job elimination
5 Sep 2016

Understanding options after a job elimination

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

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

employee rights, employment, employment law, job loss, severance
Upcoming Panel Discussion 11/11: Security Threats and Employee Privacy – A Complicated Balancing Act
23 Oct 2014

Upcoming Panel Discussion 11/11: Security Threats and Employee Privacy – A Complicated Balancing Act

by Amy Ritterbusch | posted in: Events | 0

Patricia Hunt Sinacole will be a panelist at an upcoming event presented by Marcum LLP and Fisher & Phillips LLP titled “Security Threats and Employee Privacy – A Complicated Balancing Act.” Join Pattie and the other panelists on Tuesday, November 11 … Continued

employment law, panel discussion, privacy, security threats

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