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How Far Should an Employer Bend to Accommodate You?


An acquaintance was recently fired from her job. The reason? She needed too much time away from her job to deal with “family obligations.” I don’t know all the details, but she was missing a lot of work to deal with some issues with her kids and extended family. This was not a case of [...]

Five Things You Must Do Before You’re Laid Off


Like millions of Americans, my family will likely face a layoff. And, like other families we aren’t sure when we will get the news. Tomorrow? In another month? The suspense makes one reach for the bismuth. My husband has been a teacher all his adult life, but could be laid off at the end of [...]