Offer rescinded, now what?
Q: I am in between jobs. I left my last job in May and accepted a job starting in June. The company rescinded the offer because of “changing business conditions.” Now I am without a job. I am looking for … Continued
Working retail on Labor Day?
Q: In a few weeks, we will be celebrating Labor Day. Most retailer shops will be open. I thought it was a federal holiday and that businesses would be closed. Can you explain? A: Thank you for prompting me to … Continued
Leaving a role
Q: I plan to leave my current job in the next three months. I know some of my colleagues have left unprofessionally over the last few years, while others have left in a graceful and professional way. Do you have … Continued
Resume needs improvement
Q: I recently was told by a recruiter that my resume needs to be improved. I am not sure what he was talking about. I was given no specific comments. A: Having not seen your resume, I am unsure of … Continued
PFML – can non-Massachusetts residents apply?
Q: I own a company in Massachusetts. We are on the Rhode Island border, so many of our employees live in RI but work in MA. No one has been able to give me a straight answer. Are these RI … Continued
Can I skip my 30-minute meal break?
Q: I have a question. My new manager is requiring us to take a 30-minute meal break. When we ask if we can skip it, he says, “It’s the law.” For years, we were allowed to work through our lunch … Continued
Onboarding a remote employee
Q: I am starting a role in August. The company is working completely remotely and there are no plans for them to renew their office space lease. I am nervous about joining a new role 100% remotely. What should I … Continued
Leaving a role, what should you do?
Q: I have been working for three years in a role where I have begun dreading to come to work. This is a first for me in 25 years. The culture where I work is a “gotcha culture” where if … Continued
Outstanding college balance translates to possible loss of job offer
Q: I recently applied for a job, after just graduating in May 2021. I was extended a job offer, which I accepted. Now I am being told that there is a problem with my background check. I didn’t realize that … Continued
As part of your notice period, can you take your vacation or sick time?
Q: I am preparing to accept another job soon. I want to quit and to use my vacation days as part of my two-week notice. I have six days of vacation time that I am owed. Then I want to … Continued