Help Wanted: 'Finder's fee' for hiring referral
Photo credit: iStock | State law mandates meal breaks for employees who work more than six hours a day, but no other breaks. Companies, however, can always give employees more than the law mandates, which is why coffee breaks are common.
Carrie Mason-Draffen
Carrie Mason-Draffen Mason-Draffen, a business reporter, writes a column about workplace issues.
DEAR CARRIE: While I was on staff at a local company, I referred a friend, who was hired. The personnel policy stated: "If a member refers a candidate for employment to the firm and the firm hires this person, the staff member will be paid a one-time reasonable fee for such referrals." Well, I have yet to get paid. And I was recently laid off. I've contacted the company by email but it...
