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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: Recently we had an employee whose spouse died. The employee took off a week of work and then returned to work part-time in the office and part-time at home, for a week or so. We don’t have a bereavement … Continued
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
Q: Earlier this spring I was out with the flu. I brought in a doctor’s note saying that my illness was legitimate. I was told that my company offered paid sick time. Now, they are saying that I was not … Continued
Q: I just started my own business. I have never owned a small business before. Some of my employees seem to know more about these laws than I do. Can you fill me in on this Mass. sick time law … Continued
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with a serious illness, possibly life threatening. I am unsure of my leave options at work. I have been with my employer for almost nine years. Can you share what I might be eligible … Continued
Q: I recently had to take some sick days off to care for my brother who is suffering from HIV. I really don’t want to have to explain to HR why I am taking these days off. They keep asking … Continued
Q: I can’t stand this time of year. Other people complain about the snow, their commute or the cold. Not me. I am can deal with all of that. But these people that come into the office with their noses … Continued
Q: I had heard that the minimum wage was going to increase in Massachusetts. I am applying for cashier jobs and they say they will pay minimum wage but it seems awfully low. What is the current minimum wage in … Continued
We have talked with many clients today in response to the passage of Massachusetts Ballot Question 4, the earned sick time law. First, don’t panic. The law does not go into effect until July, 2015! Second, read the summary below. … Continued