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
Can a pregnant sales rep be terminated for not meeting quota?
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
How to ask about compensation with new pay law
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
What about my non-compete agreement?
Q: I have been asked by a prospective employer to sign a non-compete. I live and work in Massachusetts. I was told that these are virtually unenforceable in Massachusetts, especially if the parameters are not well-defined. A: Non-competes are most … Continued
Job Doc blog – February 7, 2011 – Meal breaks
Meal breaks — what are the rules in Mass?
Retailer struggling with healthcare costs…. what to do…
Retailers (and other employers) are struggling with healthcare costs. What to do? Read on.
Mass unemployment creeps up in November 2010
An uptick in unemployment for Mass in November, 2010
Mass economy growing faster than US economy
http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2010/07/mass_economy_is.html?p1=News_links
Mass. unemployment slips to 9.2% in April 2010
Mass. unemployment slips to 9.2 percent in April
A glimmer of hope for job seekers
The unemployment rate in Mass just dipped to 8.8% in November. We were at 8.9% in October. This is the second consecutive month that we have seen a drop. December is typically a very slow hiring month… one of the … Continued