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Questions specifically related to a job market and other aspects of employment and career in the companies located in and following the laws of the United States of America.
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Can my employer fire me for notifying them of my unpaid overtime hours?
The tl;dr here is simple. If you live in a "at will" state, you can be terminated for anything if the reason is not based on a protected class. Find a new job as soon as possible (especially because o …
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How does overtime work for hourly contractors?
It will depend on your jurisdiction, and your contract. Check local labour laws for how you're classified, and check your contract for overtime specifications. In most true "contractor" contracts, ove …
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Star developer didn’t get a promotion because he isn’t a people person, so he has scaled bac...
Well, on one hand, you've discovered that the committee was 100% correct in not promoting this engineer. On the other hand, you've discovered that your corporation lacks a technical advancement track …
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How to persuade manager to promote based on performance and not just number of hours worked?
It's important to recognize that promotions aren't the same as pay increases. They often come together, but the skills necessary for one role may not match up with those necessary for another role. So …
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I'm experiencing hand pain that forces me to take frequent breaks. How can I explain this to...
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There are a couple of routes you can go. The most typical is that you apply for short-term disability, or arrange for light duty arrangements with your company. Depending on your recovery, …
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Should I tell my dream job I rescinded another offer to wait for their process?
tl;dr: Nothing you can say now will help you. It will be either neutral or negative. You should have kept the other offer on hold. Don't provide extra information when you don't have to. Follow up is …
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Employer asked to leave first, then gave 6 months to improve
Just to clarify, the sequence of events (as I read them) is:
- Boss asks X to find another job
- Boss says X can work for 6 more months
- Boss tells everyone there is no work for X and will termina …
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