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Q: How can I recover unpaid wages from my employer in MA?
I'm seeking legal advice regarding my employer's failure to pay me. I have been waiting for over two months to receive my earnings, which total over $2000. I did receive a partial payment on April 1 but was not paid for that day's work. My employer claims they haven't received... View More 
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Joseph Perl
answered on Apr 17, 2025
answered on Apr 17, 2025
In MA, if an employer does not pay wages to their employee when due, the employee is entitled to triple the amount of wages that are past due. Look into the MA wage act. They are also not allowed to fire you for pursuing your legal right to back pay, since that is a separate violation. Before you... View More
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Q: Can a judgment creditor attach a patent to satisfy a debt in Massachusetts?
I am inquiring if an individual judgment creditor can attach a patent owned by the individual who owes the judgment, particularly in cases where there is already a court judgment regarding the debt.
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Joseph Perl
answered on May 5, 2025
answered on May 5, 2025
Yes. The creditor must seek a court order that the defendant sign an assignment of the patent rights to the plaintiff, and the plaintiff can then record the judgment with the uspto.
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