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my job told me to ignore safety rules for kids, should I tell my boss a coworker is job-searching, and more

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Talk to your boss or someone higher up, explain that you were told to ignore the safety signs, which you think will endanger children and open the park to legal liability, and ask if that’s really what they want you doing. Since last time I applied, my Americorps position ended and I took a retail job while job hunting.

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can local businesses ethically accept volunteer help, are quick “thanks!” emails annoying, and more

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It’s as much a geeky community center as it is a retail outlet. I am discussing all of this with a business lawyer who will make sure everyone is in the clear legally, but my question is more about U.S. You’re required to pay people at least minimum wage, and they can’t legally volunteer for a for-profit business.

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I resent my coworkers for having full-time work, rejecting a job applicant for being rude, and more

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I work in retail and we accept applications in person. She has been wanting to be very involved in the process of processing him as a new employee, but they are not married and they have no legal responsibility (that I’m aware of) to each other. I hope you find full-time work soon!

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bringing a boyfriend to company’s family events, scared to resign because boss will explode, and more

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A girlfriend of mine has a full-time job but also works part-time for a large luggage company in retail sales. Whether or not it’s legal will depend on your state law. Store manager is charging employees for mistakes to fund a dinner for herself and the company owner.

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‘Oh my God, what’s going to happen?’: How U.S. voters are coping with election stress

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In recent days Reuters correspondents spoke to more than 50 voters across the seven competitive states that will determine the next president. ” But Lillian Hall, a 68-year-old former teacher and retail store owner from Hendersonville, North Carolina, and a Trump supporter, said she was scared there would be rioting if Harris loses. “I

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