Black Wednesday n.— «Around five million workers—about one in six of the UK’s workforce—will pull a post New Year’s Eve sickie today. Black Wednesday, as it has been dubbed by employers, will also see one in 1,000 people quit their jobs and one in...
slash cash n.— «If your employer has a policy against moonlighting—or one of your side jobs creates a conflict of interest—you have what I call a “slash clash,” and I suggest you get started on finding a more compatible combination.» —“When the...
mini-med n.— «There, employers with less than 25 workers—and at least half of those workers earning less than $41,000—can offer what some insurers call a “mini-med” plan. Premiums can come in at less than $100 per month.» —“Healthcare coverage for...
Kelly time n.— «My department uses the phrase kelly time. FLSA allows firefighters to work up to 204 hours within a 28 day period without requiring the employer to pay overtime. Anything over 204 must be paid at time and one half. All firemen at my...
coolie n.— «Apprentices have been at work for more than an hour now, doing “coolies,” a term for unskilled labor such as Barnies” groundskeeping chores. With sweat rolling down foreheads, they work diligently, even if their employers aren’t around...
love contract n.— «With many workers having an office valentine—and even canoodling on the job—some employers don’t want to be liable if the romance fizzles. They are asking workers, mostly senior executives, to sign “love contracts” that shield...
