September 16, 2025Can I be forced to use a vacation day for a medical or dental appointment? 3 min read
September 2, 2025Is there a law covering severance pay if an employer provided nothing in writing? 4 min read
August 12, 2025I work a part-time job, but am stuck at my desk all day waiting for assignments. Should I be compensated? 3 min read
August 8, 2025Rest we must: As lines blur, we can’t forget the importance of a break from workEileen Chadnick4 min read
August 7, 2025Stop meandering in communications: Know your point, sharpen it and then sell it Harvey Schachter4 min read
August 5, 2025More layoffs are likely coming. Can I offer my team job hunting and resume advice? 3 min read
July 29, 2025I have been let go, but asked to work for two weeks in lieu of severance. Can I switch? 3 min read
July 24, 2025After viral Coldplay kiss-cam video, advice for workers on when private relationships become your employer’s concern Daniel Lublin4 min read
July 22, 2025If I give my two weeks’ notice while on probation, can my employer terminate me immediately without pay? 3 min read
July 1, 2025My employer and I agreed I will retire in 14 months. Can they fire me before that? 3 min read
June 17, 2025Is it legal for my manager to make me stay in the staff room during my breaks? 4 min read
June 10, 2025I was fired shortly after informing my company that I planned to retire in two years. Does my age affect severance? 4 min read
June 3, 2025A contractor I had a bad experience with is asking for a testimonial. How can I navigate this situation? 3 min read
May 27, 2025I love my job, but hate my boss. What are some strategies I can use to cope with him? 3 min read
May 20, 2025I got a promotion with a raise and more responsibilities, but no title change. How important are titles? 3 min read
May 6, 2025Can my boss legally decline a request to take certain days of the week as vacation? 3 min read
April 29, 2025Can my employer remove additional promised vacation because I changed roles? 3 min read
April 22, 2025I quit as a subcontractor and was told not to contact clients or colleagues. Is this legal?3 min read
April 15, 2025I hired a great maternity leave cover. Can I keep them and fire the original employee?4 min read
April 11, 2025Actions you can do now to manage your career well-being in this era of uncertaintyEileen Chadnick5 min read
April 8, 2025I haven’t taken vacation in three years because of staff shortages. Am I entitled to pay? 3 min read
March 18, 2025What happens if there’s no comparable job to return to after parental leave? 3 min read
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