How to address inappropriate workplace conduct
Q: I might have to leave a job I love. I love my job, my colleagues and my work. I even love my boss. However, there is a manager, in another department, who is targeting me. He has made my … Continued
I can schedule a vacation when I want, can’t I?
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
Extra pay to help out a colleague?
Q: I was recently asked to fill in for a colleague, who went on a medical leave. There were a few of us who chipped in, since it would only be a few weeks that she was planning to be … Continued
Recommended colleges for political science major
Q: My high school sophomore is very interested in political science as a possible college major. All the assessment work that he has done with his guidance counselor points to law, as a future career choice. What undergraduate schools (hopefully … Continued
Vacation payout upon resignation
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
No offer because of lengthy commute
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
A salary reduction under the equal pay act?
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
Pay for a 30-minute meeting when it’s not my shift
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
An employer is contacting references, beyond reference list
Q: I was a finalist for a Director-level role for a large international non-profit organization in New England. I provided several professional references. The Executive Director of the non-profit called someone NOT on my list of professional references. Instead, he … Continued
Is covering for another employee a true meal break?
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