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PFML and the small business in Massachusetts
12 Jun 2023

PFML and the small business in Massachusetts

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

Q: I operate a small business in Massachusetts (23 full-timers, 6 part-timers).  One of my employees has a mother who was just diagnosed with cancer.  This employee has been a problem since we hired her in February, 2023.  We should … Continued

job doc blog, Mass. law, maternity leave, medical problems, paid time off, PFML, small business
Vacation time payout
8 Feb 2021

Vacation time payout

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

Q:  I recently gave notice to my current employer and accepted a role, which would give me more flexibility.  For the past four years, I received four weeks of vacation time.  I expected to take some time off this summer.  … Continued

job doc blog, paid time off, unused vacation time, vacation, vacation payout, vacation policy, vacation time
Inclement weather and if you stay at home
13 Nov 2017

Inclement weather and if you stay at home

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

Q: In the event of a major snow storm, employees are given a choice to come to work, or to stay safe at home. If the employee chooses to not go to work, the hours are deducted from their PTO … Continued

employee rights, job doc blog, paid time off, salary
Changes to the PTO benefit
31 Jul 2017

Changes to the PTO benefit

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

Q:  My company recently changed many of our benefits plans.  We used to have vacation, personal holiday, etc.  Now, all of our time has been consolidated into one bank of time, called a Paid Time Off (PTO) bank.  Is this … Continued

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