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08.10.2025

it takes me longer to do my work - why can't I opt out of overtime pay? - Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have worked in the evolving field of IT all of my four-decade career. Most of my jobs have been exempt from overtime, while my last few tech support / help desk positions have been non-exempt. I’ve always been a slower (and I think, more thorough) worker who needs more time to […]

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08.10.2025

HR says I can’t use sick leave for a family emergency, coworker won’t do his work, and more - Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. HR says I can’t use sick leave for a family emergency Recently, “life happened” and I took a day off from work because I needed to take care of some things and I wasn’t feeling mentally well. I emailed work in the morning and said […]

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08.10.2025

updates: employee gets special privileges because she’s dating an NBA player, and more - Ask a Manager

Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Employee gets special privileges because she’s dating an NBA player I didn’t have time to go to my manager regarding your advice because days after your response was posted, Cersei’s boyfriend broke up with her. As a side note, she lived with him in his very nice […]

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08.10.2025

should I tell an employee she should take less time off if she wants better projects? - Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I work in an industry notorious for poor work-life balance. Our company has an unlimited PTO policy, with most people on the team taking about 15-20 days, usually no more than five straight days at a time. (So one week off per quarter, just about) I have a team member who has […]

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