Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

This reader asks Dear Abby what she should do about her employee who wants to take bereavement leave for her dog that ...

she had a fit and started yelling about unequal treatment because another co-worker was allowed to take bereavement leave ...

(Her) dog died, and Lauren wants to take bereavement leave. When I refused, she started yelling about unequal treatment because another co-worker, “Jenny,” was allowed to take ...

I do not want this move and have told her so. When I do, she goes silent for days, telling me it’s time for the change.

I supervise a group of six mid-level professionals. Usually, we manage fine, but a current conflict may push me over the edge ...

She’s talking about selling our condominium to move into a seniors’ complex. I do not want this move and have told her so.

I supervise a group of six mid-level professionals. Usually, we manage fine, but a current conflict may push me over the edge ...

My wife and I are seniors and live in a one-floor condominium. I am in good health, but she has several medical issues, ...

I supervise a group of six mid-level professionals. Usually, we manage fine, but a current conflict may push me over the edge. “Lauren” lives alone with dogs that seem to be her only family. One of ...

A senior couple disagrees on whether to sell their home and move to a senior living complex, causing the husband to consider ...