What are best forums/websites where people post about their work experiences and about the pros and cons of various employers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Would a potential employer feel that I had violated the honesty requirements of my CV or résumé by leaving a qualification out? [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest on Jun 23, 2009 - 16 answers

I have a good friend who's getting screwed by his (soon to be former employer) re: expenses and payroll taxes. What's the best way to resolve this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I do a lot of writing under an assumed name. Recently, people who know me through my writing have started offering me paid work, which involves filling out tax forms and giving my social security number. The name I've chosen for myself is one that someone would logically have (it's not a handle like Wonkette or an obviously fake name like Lydia Lunch). What's the best way to address this issue with my potential employers so they don't think I'm schizophrenic or up to no good? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 12 answers

"Were you ever fired" is now a common question on job applications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2009 - 52 answers

What are some reliable ways to check the authenticity of companies that advertise for jobs on craigslist and other such websites?
posted by mannequito on Oct 20, 2008 - 9 answers

My ex-employer is claiming I was overpaid, and is asking for the money back - what should I do? [more inside]
posted by hnnrs on Oct 7, 2008 - 21 answers

I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work? [more inside]
posted by SarahM on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

[JobFilter] I've been through two interviews, they've contacted my references, and now the "last step" in the application process is for them to contact my current employers -- who don't know I want to leave. How normal is this? What should I do? [more inside]
posted by hazelshade on Aug 29, 2007 - 29 answers

Is there a website for employers to discuss potential and past employees? I'd like to find out what previous employers have said about me.
posted by destro on May 1, 2007 - 15 answers

how do I know when not to accept a job? [more inside]
posted by bleary on Jan 12, 2007 - 22 answers

Job sites (Monster, HotJobs, et al): As an employer, which have been successful for you? [more inside]
posted by o2b on May 4, 2004 - 11 answers

My employer is going to be asking me to sign a new NDA in the near future. The original NDA that I signed nine years ago has a lot of holes. Anything in particular I should look out for in the new NDA? Should I be concerned about it at all? (Yeah, I know YANAL.)
posted by maurice on Jan 23, 2004 - 11 answers