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FMLA after a serious health condition
31 Dec 2019

FMLA after a serious health condition

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

Q: I recently had a serious medical problem.  I spent a few days in the hospital and I am at home now with physical therapy and a visiting nurse.  I expect that I will be able to return to work … Continued

employment, job doc blog, medical problems, problems with manager
Documents required upon hire
3 Sep 2018

Documents required upon hire

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

Q: I recently verbally accepted a new job.  I received the offer letter.  It describes requiring some documentation on my first date of employment.  Can you explain why they need these documents?  And they recommend bringing a driver’s license and … Continued

employment, hiring, job doc blog, official documents
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
A candidate being pursued
17 Apr 2017

A candidate being pursued

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

Q: Two years ago I landed a job.  It’s ok.  I don’t love it and I don’t hate it.  However since January, 2017, I am getting calls from headhunters almost every week.  What is this all about?  Some are discussing … Continued

careers, employability, employment, job doc blog, job offers
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
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
A new work schedule and the pitfalls of “at-will” employment
25 Jan 2016

A new work schedule and the pitfalls of “at-will” employment

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

Q: In December, our company owner told us there may be changes in our hours and shifts and that he was “figuring it all out” but that our preferences would be heard. Each of us met with him and explained … Continued

at-will, employment, flexible hours, work hours
Don’t forget about rehires!
20 May 2011

Don’t forget about rehires!

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

If you are recruiting, don’t forget about rehires!

employment, recruiting, rehires
Career Makeover – August 29, 2010
31 Aug 2010

Career Makeover – August 29, 2010

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Read about a talented IT developer looking for work in the Boston area! From the Career Makeover series sponsored by the Boston Globe (www.boston.com).

disability, employment, IT opportunity, networking
Job Doc live chat – Monday, March 22, 2010
22 Mar 2010

Job Doc live chat – Monday, March 22, 2010

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Job Doc Chat | 0

Job Doc chat – today at noon

employment, resumes

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