Results Through People
Q: I work part-time hours at a retail office south of Boston. I recently began caring for my granddaughter. I am hoping to leave at 2:30pm instead of 3:00pm so that I am able to meet her at their bus … Continued
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
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
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
Q: What is your advice regarding non-compete contracts in the technology industry? Are they commonly enforced? A: Your question couldn’t be more timely. Historically, non-compete agreements in the technology world have been enforceable in Massachusetts; the enforceability of these agreements has … Continued
Q: I joined a new company in late 2017 as an account representative for the Northeast region. It has been chaotic because I have had 3 different managers since I started working here. In June, our company hired a new … Continued
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
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
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
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