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I work at a daycare where my infant attends. I require three 30min breaks but can sometimes switch with another teacher so I can supervise while nursing. Today I was sent home 5 hours early while all my coworkers had to work 9 hour shifts with no lunch break because we are short-staffed. My... View More 
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answered on Aug 20, 2017
Massachusetts has some pretty decent laws, for such issues.
Select someone on this list, and see if you can get legal help:
http://attorneys.superlawyers.com/discrimination/massachusetts/
I was robbed by a new coworker she was caught on camera stealing the money I was not notified of when her next shift would be . Or even her last name it turned out that her and the store manager were friends and he fired her without letting me know what time she came in the store to have her... View More
Still at minn wage after 1 year with company and failing to obey what I was told and given to earn hourly raises. By now should have a almost $2/Hour Raise by all training completed and required for such raises (with proof)
answered on May 16, 2017
If the other party breached their contract with you, you can sue for that, and you may be able to file a wage claim as well with the state. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
I Was pregnant two years ago and the issue still makes me upset and uneasy. A coworker had been talkin about me multiple times maliciously to other coworkers about my status at work and being pregnant. When brought to my general managers attention he suggested I talk to my doctor about taking... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
Is there a continuing hostile work environment or gender-based discrimination issue here? That should be investigated. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
It means you have no contractual employment term and can be fired without cause. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
but I've read I won't be able to file a claim given that my company is under 20 employees. Is that true?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
See: https://labor.ny.gov/equal-opportunity/how-to-file-a-discrimination-claim.shtm
And See: http://www.nycbar.org/get-legal-help/article/employment-and-labor/age-discrimination/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
I know it's illegal to make an employee do there own background check I just didn't know about court records?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Court records are typically public documents. What is the basis of the administrative leave? If it's based on employee violations, then I see no reason for pay during that period. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2017
See: http://www.mass.gov/mcad/
You can file a claim with the Commonwealth.
The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or... View More
I was recorded talking about my boss and did not know ! also they said there firing me as an example! i was never ever given a verbal warning or written in the 20 yrs worked there, when all other people get warnings
answered on Oct 10, 2016
It certainly sounds unfair, which does not necessarily make it illegal. I would need more information about the overall situation before answering about the legality. For example, did people get warnings for talking about the boss or for other types of "misbehavior?" Did you know you were... View More
For example the MGLs against discrimination prohibit discriminating against a person on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, marital status...etc
but there are cases when the discriminatory behavior is strongly and obviously manifest yet it is... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2016
Not enough information to tell. Suggest you talk to a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers who handles the area
involved (employment, education, putlic access, etc). They'll give you a free consultation.
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