Results Through People
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
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
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
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