In the Eye of the Beholder
Q: I have applied to several retail jobs recently and have been turned down. I’m overweight and have noticed that stores always seem to hire
July 8, 2022
Other Workplace Issues Articles by Rich Proulx
The Art of Targeting
Q: I am a university professor looking to relocate to the west coast. In my search for another teaching position, I’ve noticed that several colleges
July 8, 2022
No Chance for Comp Time
Q: Sometimes I need my staff to stay late to get an order out, but the overtime is killing me. Can I give them comp
July 8, 2022
Weighty Matters
Q: I own a company who has an employee with a serious weight problem. Over the past few years, she’s gone from rather heavy to
July 8, 2022
Coughing Up Files
Q: A former employee recently asked for a copy of their personnel file. Do I have to give them a copy? How long do I
July 8, 2022
Breaking the Rules for Religion
Q: I recently hired someone to work in my store. When I gave him his first schedule, he said he could not work on Saturdays
July 8, 2022
Money Talk
Q: When I was hired, I was told that I was not allowed to talk about my hourly pay rate with my colleagues. Is this
July 8, 2022
Screening Hazards, Smoking Gun
Q: If my employee had a pre-existing condition that worsened on the job, are we still liable for paying workers compensation? Can we screen these
July 8, 2022
Planning for The Big One
Q: In the wake of larger hurricanes due to climate change, and knowing a big earthquake is coming, what are my obligations as a Bay
July 8, 2022