Greg Giangrande
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The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?
May 19, 2024 | 9:14amI worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What...
Can I ignore my boss' emails that are sent over the weekend?
May 12, 2024 | 8:29amShould I wait until Monday to respond and hope she gets the message, respond without saying anything, or ask if this can wait?
A colleague is taking home our free snacks — should I say something?
May 5, 2024 | 8:13amEvery night, one employee on my staff regularly and openly stuffs his knapsack with snacks before he leaves. There isn’t a company policy that says you can’t take these items...
I fessed up to cheating on my expenses and got fired — is this fair?
April 28, 2024 | 9:34amI cheated on my expense report, and expensed a meal that was personal. I felt guilty and afraid I’d get caught, so I confessed, apologized and reimbursed the company. My...
I was fired for retaliating against a rude customer -- is that fair?
April 21, 2024 | 8:35amI was fired for retaliating against a rude customer - is that fair?
I wasn't hired because I'm a white man -- can I sue?
April 14, 2024 | 7:51amDiversity and inclusion initiatives are taking a hit right now in the media. Unfortunately, the intent of these programs is getting lost in the rancor and divisiveness in our culture.
Should I take a job in California when its new laws seem untenable?
April 10, 2024 | 10:37amMy employer has offered me a promotion to work in California. However, I just read that California is considering making it illegal for a boss to regularly contact employees after...
Can I ask for a raise to cover this new congestion charge?
April 6, 2024 | 7:33amWith the new congestion pricing, my commuting expenses are going to be unaffordable. Can I ask for a raise to cover the cost increase if my employer is requiring me...
I had sex with the boss, now she's pursuing me - what do I do?
March 24, 2024 | 7:57amI was on a business trip and one thing led to another and, well, I had sex with the boss. She now invites me to attend many travel events even...
My accidental Zoom chat comment upset my colleague — what can I do?
March 17, 2024 | 7:42amI was on a Zoom call and made a comment to one member of the team about someone else in the meeting in the chatbox, but mistakenly sent the message...
I keep getting passed over for promotion - should I quit?
March 10, 2024 | 9:16amI’ve now been passed over for promotion twice in the last 18 months, and the last time it was by someone my junior. Is the writing on the wall? Is...
My boss is wrong in a work situation but I can't quit – what can I do?
March 3, 2024 | 8:26amA co-worker quit suddenly after a big fight at work in which we all thought that the boss was very much in the wrong. Unfortunately none of us can afford...
Can I mention my firm's financial problems in an interview elsewhere?
February 25, 2024 | 7:45amI’m worried about the company I work for. It’s a startup and they are having financial issues, so I’d like to jump ship rather than go down with it. In...
As a employee, how do I prove myself to my boss?
February 18, 2024 | 8:13amI just started my first job out of college, but the boss is not giving me anything to do except menial tasks. Was it a bait and switch? How can...
My job offer was rescinded after I quit -- can I sue?
February 14, 2024 | 10:11amI accepted a job offer and resigned from my current position. My new employer has since rescinded the job offer — and now I am out of both jobs. Can...
I caught my boss and a co-worker making out — should I say something?
February 4, 2024 | 7:49amI caught my boss in a compromising position with someone on the staff outside of work. Should I say something to either of them? Should I go to HR? Should...
Will I get caught out using AI to write my resume?
January 28, 2024 | 8:16amI used AI to create my resume because the writing is so much better than mine when it comes to describing my experience. Is that OK to do? Can I...
My co-worker stole my thunder on a project, should I tell my boss?
January 21, 2024 | 7:36amMy co-worker and I worked on a project but I did most of the work. When we presented it to the team he put his name first on the title...
My new boss criticized me for being 'old school' -- is this ageist?
January 14, 2024 | 8:21amCould "old school" be ageist?
I just quit -- but why am I being denied my bonus for last year?
January 7, 2024 | 7:39amI waited until the new year to resign so that I could receive my bonus for 2023, but my employer said that I have to be employed at the time...