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OCTOBER 3, 2021

Also, do I have to finish out my two weeks notice with someone who’s threatening legal action against me for quitting? It’s a small change but it leaves out the “I had an opportunity to take some time off” and just frames it as dealing with normal life/move logistics. This is not a thing! A fantasy “implied” non-compete does not exist.

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MAY 26, 2015

While what I do is legal under the laws of the state of California, it is illegal under federal law and would also be illegal for me to do the same thing in Oklahoma. Also, add a note next to the employer’s name that says “(operating legally under California state law).” million in sales annually.

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AUGUST 27, 2019

I’m hiring a new junior staff person, who will likely be a young woman given our field, and I want to be up-front about growth potential and the importance of salary history and generally supporting equitable pay and fair compensation for all employees. I would never have thought to ask about this as a candidate.

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JUNE 15, 2016

In the latter case, alternatives (cabs, Uber) can sometimes be feasible, but not in every case (because of expenses or logistics). The salary range is lower. I noticed that the job description is very similar, but the salary range is lower, so I wanted to check with you ahead of our interview.”.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Even though I earn a really good salary, it irks me that I spend over $3,500 a year for a car I don’t want. Also, there must be legal issues regarding an employer forcing an employee to spend money on something they don’t want to have. I am about to return home for another round of in-person meetings with my boss.

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

(If I were to get a new job, I’d simply pay off the rest of the garnishment with my increased salary.). However, you certainly don’t need to disclose it before you get an offer or before you start the job; treat this as a minor logistical thing, not something that could cause you to lose an offer.

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MARCH 15, 2021

Jennifer has covered the logistics of the how so well. I wouldn’t have a big “look, I will probably need to use some sick days throughout the year” conversation with him … just like you also wouldn’t have a preemptive “I will probably need to use some of my salary throughout the year” conversation either. Alison: Yes, yes, yes!

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MARCH 9, 2017

The company will confirm the dates of our employment only and says we will face legal action if we come back or contact them, directly or indirectly, for any reason besides getting confirmation of our employment dates. All of us have been permanently banned from being hired again by the company. No, this isn’t typical.

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MARCH 19, 2017

Those are usually held on Mondays, which is fine, because my in-laws, who work Tuesday-Saturday, can come over and babysit (the logistics of a part-time working mom life consist of many moving parts :D). ” But are you sure you meet the legal definition for a contractor ? Did I over-share about my new salary?

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

The usual legal process is taking place in order for me to be able to deduct costs I incurred, from her deposit. Now, I have no problem answering to this person that I do not know who they are and that they need to follow a legal process if they want to claim anything from me. Now I am not too sure. Do I sound overwhelmed?

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