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My former employer isn’t paying me my commission
10 Feb 2020

My former employer isn’t paying me my commission

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

Q: I am wondering if you can help me.  I was recently terminated and I have sales commissions earned but my former employer is refusing to pay me.  What is the rule of law here?  Should I sue them?  What … Continued

commissions, employment law, filing a lawsuit, job doc blog, Mass. law, sales, termination
What if you resign before a bonus is paid?
3 Feb 2020

What if you resign before a bonus is paid?

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

Q: In early March, 2020, I expect to receive a substantial bonus, based on my contributions in calendar year 2019.  I am also informationally interviewing at a number of companies.  One company is expressing interest in my skill set and … Continued

bonuses, changing jobs, employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law
Can I get a copy of my employee file?
20 Jan 2020

Can I get a copy of my employee file?

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

Q:  My company is re-organizing and everyone is nervous.  I would like a copy of my HR file.  Am I allowed to make a copy of it?  I would like to know what is in there as my previous supervisor … Continued

company re-organization, employee files, HR, job doc blog, Mass. law
Can I leave early instead of taking a lunch hour?
12 Aug 2019

Can I leave early instead of taking a lunch hour?

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

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

employment law, job doc blog, lunch break, Mass. law, meal breaks
Pay difference and the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
5 Aug 2019

Pay difference and the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act

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

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

employment law, HR, job doc blog, management, Mass. law, problems with manager, salary, tech
MA Paid Family Medical Leave – leaves not until 2021
8 Jul 2019

MA Paid Family Medical Leave – leaves not until 2021

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

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

employee benefits, employment law, FMLA, job doc blog, Mass. law, maternity leave, salary and benefits
A business breaking the rules when employing a teen
17 Sep 2018

A business breaking the rules when employing a teen

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

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

employment law, Mass. law, summer jobs
New non-compete law in Massachusetts
27 Aug 2018

New non-compete law in Massachusetts

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

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

job doc blog, Mass. law, technology
Can a pregnant sales rep be terminated for not meeting quota?
14 Aug 2018

Can a pregnant sales rep be terminated for not meeting quota?

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

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

employee rights, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts, termination
How to ask about compensation with new pay law
14 May 2018

How to ask about compensation with new pay law

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

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

employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts, salary and benefits

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