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A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers.. And not only that — the court also struck down the increase that already took effect on July 1 of this year.. The background: In the U.S., all workers are classified as exempt or non-exempt.Non-exempt workers must be paid overtime (time and …
here’s a real-life example of a fantastic cover letter
Apr 9, 2019 · I often get asked for examples of good cover letters, and a reader recently sent me a great one that I want to share. This is a fantastic example of how someone without a ton of work experience (she’s still a student!) can make a compelling case for why they’d be a good hire.
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Mike * October 29, 2012 at 12:32 pm. The inability to use comp time (even at time and a half) instead of overtime has been a major pain at my current job. I’m a programmer and system admin but non-exempt so things like maintenance and the off hour revelation have been problematic.
how to respond professionally to negative feedback
Mimmy * July 15, 2015 at 1:26 pm. Just another terrific column by Alison that I wish had existed in 2007-2008 at a job I’d struggled at. One of my problems is that, no matter how much I tell myself that I’m open to feedback, my instinctual reaction is …
why do managers say they want feedback and then get annoyed …
Jun 5, 2018 · A reader writes: I have a question for you about feedback — specifically, feedback that you’ve been asked to give. I’ve repeatedly been asked for feedback from managers, both at work and at the organization where I volunteer, and then it seems like the same thing always happens: the feedback vanishes into a black hole, or the person asking for it gets defensive or …
our in-office employees are upset that they have to use more sick …
Oct 16, 2024 · A reader writes: I’m the staff liaison to the board for updating the HR policies at a nonprofit where we’re transitioning to independence from our fiscal
how to answer “tell me about yourself” in a job interview
dealing with dragons * June 4, 2019 at 12:51 pm. Re: the last line. you should practice every interview question! It’s one thing to have bullet points in your head; quite another to form them into solid sentences and thoughts.
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A reader writes: I took over a new job about eight months ago, and knowingly inherited an abundance of issues, ranging from minor (previous CEO of 20 years did not believe in pest control so there were mouse remnants everywhere) to complex (ex-CEO had hired their unqualified child, Jasper, into a role that has large organizational impact).
how much should years of service matter when setting salaries?
Nov 10, 2016 · A reader writes: I have a question about how much value is placed on years of service vs. actual job duties. I started at my current job 10 years ago, under a coworker who had already been there 20 years.
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