Is it illegal for a co. not to pay you for the day after Thanksgiving when they choose to have the co. closed?

November 6th, 2010

Tricia asked:


My company is choosing to close the company the day after Thanksgiving. They are telling the employees that we either have to use a vacation day, come in on a Saturday for 8 hours or not to get paid. Is that legal? Some employees either do not have any vacation time or have a weekend job. Whatever the reason, I believe that is wrong. Not my choice not to work on the Friday.
No need for the sarcastic answer. I am a salary employer so would you not question that especially when being hired the policy was that the company was opened the day after. They just told us today. Maybe the question should have been dont you think it is f***ed up the company is doing this.
No problem for me because I more than make up the hours. It is more the people who do have concerns. No matter even if you are salary or hourly they are requiring you to either work a Sat. (some people cant) use a vacation day (some people have already used it up) or not get paid even if you are salary. thanks to all for your answers.

Tim

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planning a trip overseas but still job hunting what to say at interview?

November 7th, 2009

Leading_Edge04 asked:


My family are planning a trip to visit the family over in Europe for about a week during the xmas holiday. I am a full time college student and will have vacation then (be between semesters) but I have an on-going search for a job. We kinda need to book the tickets fairly soon but would a trip ruin my chances at getting a job? I am sure this has happened before, what have you done, what should I do? Just get the tickets and tell them right off in the interview?
Thanks!

NEIL

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How can I get a job that pays well but combines international travel?

June 12th, 2009

Ben C asked:


I want to do Law at Uni but I don’t want to be stuck in the U.K. Can I get a job that still pays well but still lets me indulge in my love of sun and international travel. I love to explore the more exotic and obscure corners of the globe as well as sunnier spots like the USA and Australia. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
I wasn’t really thinking concern and money isn;t that big a deal – what could I do? Work for a charity, tourism, the UN, diplomat etc. Any more suggestions?

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what specific jobs involve international travel that one could apply for?

June 11th, 2009

extra m asked:


I am moving to chicago..and i have decided i would like to find a job that involves travel internationally once in a while. I studied international relations and animal biology in college. Speak german, arabic and some spanish (little bit) and have experience travling. I’ve only worked for 2 years in my life though, for the state in Dept. of Health. any ideas?

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What jobs allow international travel?

June 11th, 2009

OuiOuiChica17 asked:


Other than sales, flight attendent, and military what careers include international travel? I’d like to use my brain and make a lot of money while traveling.

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How can I get a job that will let me do a lot of international travel (besides learning languages)?

June 9th, 2009

me asked:


I’m young and want to see the world. I have a graduate degree and decent amount of international experience through school, but I can’t find a job that will let me do a lot of traveling–I’ve applied to places but haven’t even been called for an interview… are there any secrets to getting a job that involves a lot of international travel?

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What business related careers allow for most international travel?

June 8th, 2009

junebaby2006 asked:


I want a career in business, don’t really care what specific field as long as I am able to travel international for durations no longer than a year and no shorter than a month.

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If you were a tour guide for an international travel company, could you get posted anywhere in the world?

June 7th, 2009

Sabrina asked:


I’m writing a story where one of the main characters has this job. I presume people are usually experts in certain areas remain working there, but if she was say, sickness cover for the travel company, could she be in one country one month, and then another the next?

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