Greg Giangrande
The Archive
The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?
I 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?
Should 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?
Every 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?
I 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?
I was fired for retaliating against a rude customer - is that fair?
I wasn't hired because I'm a white man -- can I sue?
Diversity 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?
My 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?
With 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?
I 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?
I 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?
I’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?
A 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?
I’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?
I 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?
I 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?
I 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?
I 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?
My 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?
Could "old school" be ageist?
I just quit -- but why am I being denied my bonus for last year?
I 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...