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Looking for a Boston area job while living elsewhere
2 Oct 2023

Looking for a Boston area job while living elsewhere

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

Q: I live outside of New England, and not driving distance.  I would like to relocate to New England, hopefully Boston.  Could you tell me how to go about finding employment in the Boston area when you live outside of … Continued

candidate tips, job doc blog, Massachusetts, out of state candidate, relocation
Working retail on Labor Day?
23 Aug 2021

Working retail on Labor Day?

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

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

holidays, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts, retailer
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
What about my non-compete agreement?
21 Aug 2017

What about my non-compete agreement?

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

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

employee rights, employment law, job doc blog, Mass. law, Massachusetts
Job Doc blog – February 7, 2011 – Meal breaks
7 Feb 2011

Job Doc blog – February 7, 2011 – Meal breaks

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Meal breaks — what are the rules in Mass?

lunch break, Massachusetts, meal breaks
Retailer struggling with healthcare costs…. what to do…
10 Jan 2011

Retailer struggling with healthcare costs…. what to do…

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Retailers (and other employers) are struggling with healthcare costs. What to do? Read on.

healthcare costs, Massachusetts, RAM, retailer
Mass unemployment creeps up in November 2010
16 Dec 2010

Mass unemployment creeps up in November 2010

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

An uptick in unemployment for Mass in November, 2010

Massachusetts, unemployment rate
Mass economy growing faster than US economy
31 Jul 2010

Mass economy growing faster than US economy

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2010/07/mass_economy_is.html?p1=News_links

economy, Massachusetts
Mass. unemployment slips to 9.2% in April 2010
24 May 2010

Mass. unemployment slips to 9.2% in April 2010

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: News | 0

Mass. unemployment slips to 9.2 percent in April

Massachusetts, unemployment rate

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