Articles filed under Miller, Karla L.
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His boss wants him to keep meeting with clients, but without pay
Aug 23, 2020 6:00 AM - It's not clear whether your husband has been laid off a second time or is technically still employed. What is clear is that his (former?) boss has not paid him for work he has already done, and so the boss is in no position to be making demands or threats.
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Trapped by the pandemic in a job that was supposed to be short-term
Aug 9, 2020 6:13 AM - Keep battling that urge to just run out the door. Even if this job is not your preferred situation, it's a better option now than joblessness.
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Coronavirus pandemic stress made me 'ghost' my boss. What do I do for a reference?
Jul 18, 2020 6:00 AM - Let's consider which looks more damning on your résumé: a gap in your work history or a job that ends abruptly.
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Back at work, but facing a 25 percent pay cut
Jul 11, 2020 6:15 AM - With everyone scrambling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, businesses and employees are operating under less-than-ideal conditions. But there's a fine line between being a good sport and being played.
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Wanted: Servers who can lift 100 pounds. Working life in the coronavirus economy is changing.
Jun 14, 2020 6:12 AM - As states reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, millions of Americans returned to work in May. Many found their hours were cut, their pay was reduced, and their job descriptions had changed -- sometimes beyond all recognition.
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Workplace retirement celebrations are another casualty of pandemic
Jun 7, 2020 6:00 AM - Retirees, newlyweds and graduates of all ages can no doubt identify with the disappointment that comes with being denied acknowledgment of a once-in-a-lifetime transition.
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Team building and the coronavirus pandemic: Cash, time off and thank you notes
May 31, 2020 6:12 AM - Last week, I asked readers for their suggestions on ways to reward a team's accomplishments during the coronavirus pandemic other than more online team activities.
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Quarantine life: Meetings outside office hours are becoming a constant
May 10, 2020 6:15 AM - For anyone lucky enough to be working from home, the concept of "normal business hours" -- more accurately, "pre-pandemic business hours" -- has been upended.
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What you need to know about going back to work
May 3, 2020 6:13 AM - Many Americans are heading back to work -- and many employees and consumers are anxious about their safety.
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Your questions about the Paycheck Protection Program and furloughs
Apr 26, 2020 6:14 AM - Q: I have been furloughed by my employer, who is still paying us 20 percent of our salary to cover health care benefits. Do I need to report these as wages on my unemployment claim?
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