Results Through People
Q: I run a consulting firm. We have experienced turnover like never before. We can’t seem to keep talent. Some of our employees are going to competitors, but some are just taking time off. What is an employer to do? … Continued
Q: I have a friend who has been told that her medical benefits may change this year. She accepted this role because of their generous health care plan. She feels like this is a “bait and switch” from her original … Continued
Q: I run a company in metrowest. We have 27 employees, and then about 5 employees over the summer to cover vacations. My question is regarding summer employees. Are they subject to the same laws as year-round employees? Even PFML? … Continued
Q: When I was hired, I was promised a list of employee benefits. My employer was bought by another company, who offers far less generous benefits. We have been told that many benefits may change in 2022. I accepted this … Continued
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
Q: I recently left my job to take care of my mother, who is quite sick and elderly. I applied for FMLA but was told my company did not offer FMLA. Isn’t it a federal law? I am considering legal … 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 am a technical sales engineer. I work mostly in the Cambridge area. I know I am reasonably compensated, based on calls I get from headhunters. I have several different peers across the US. In my opinion, we are … 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