I feel my supervisor and director did not treat me fairly and consistent like other employees in the department. My employment terminated due to my writing. I obtained writing memos and documents from co-workers to explain my case. I have done some research and found there have only been two male... Read more »
answered on Jan 22, 2019
It's illegal to discriminate based on gender, but I'm not sure I hear evidence relating to that in your question. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... Read more »
Sean O'brien The president of Local Union 25 told me and 40 of my coworkers that if we can not agree to the contract then we as a union could drop you. Then what will you do for work after?
Also Signature Flight Support sent me a letter stating as you know Teamster Local 25 has no more... Read more »
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Have a lawyer review the contract you originally signed with the union to represent you, along with the context and communications re: the current contract to determine your rights and duties. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... Read more »
My spouse has an approved I140 immigration petition from his previous employer. His new employer has yet to begin the green card process which is probably sometime this year. Am I eligible to get an H4-EAD with his approved I140 immigration petition from previous employer? And is it feasible to go... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2018
Since your spouse is in H-1B status and has an approved I-140, you probably are eligible for an EAD as an H-4 visa holder. The Trump Administration is considering stopping H-4 visa holders from obtaining EADs. It would be a smart idea to apply before they do so.
Good luck!
Carl... Read more »
I am currently on H1B status which is valid till 04/07/2019 but was thinking of taking a break from job and change status to H4. If I want start a new job again after the break do I need to find one before my current H1B end date of 04/07/2019 i.e. should the new employer file for my H1B transfer... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2018
If your spouse is in H-1B status, and you wish to stop working, you can apply to change your status to H-4. As long as you maintain your H-4 status, whenever you find another employer, you can change your status back to H-1B.
Good luck!
Carl Shusterman
www.shusterman.com
My H1B is already transferred by company A. Under these circumstances what should I do, as the offer from company B would be excellent for my career?
answered on May 4, 2018
You can have Company B submit an H-1B petition requesting a change of employers after you work for Company A for a short time.
I do not agree with a single part of the settlement agreement and I do not want to lose my rights to sue. Can my employer terminate me if I refuse to accept and sign the release of claims.
answered on Mar 24, 2018
Is your employer asking you to do this as part of a settlement of your claim? If so, then it is up to you whether or not the settlement is worth signing the release and withdrawing your claim.
I asked for a copy of the policy I broke and I was denied. I feel this is wrongful termination. How can I prove it. We don't have union so I'm on my own. Can anyone help?
answered on Mar 16, 2018
Unless there is a specific provision at your employer that limits the grounds for termination, you are considered an employee at will and can be terminated for any reason or no reason. I strongly suggest you contact an employment attorney who litigates and meet with her/him to determine what... Read more »
answered on Mar 16, 2018
It depends if your ownership has vested or not and the reason for the termination. Absent a provision that calls for forfeiture of vested stock for specific reasons, any stock you have that has been vested will be retained. Any non-vested stock will be forfeited.
I got a raise from $13 to $14/hour. I agreed to $14 and only got it as I said i'd work 1 Saturday a month. Otherwise they were not going to give me a raise at all. I asked for $15, but my employer won't agree to it unless I work every Saturday. I feel I'm being punished for not being... Read more »
If the employee is terminated, let go or the company closes, are employers required to pay them for their accumulated PTO/ETO?
answered on Mar 12, 2018
Any accrued vacation pay is required to be paid. Accumulated sick pay is not required under MA law unless the employer has a stated policy to that effect.
I'm a delivery driver for a small liquor store. I get paid minimum wage from the store, and about on average $400-$500 a week in taxed tips. In 1 year, I've delivered over $230,000 worth of product for them alone.
My boss recently said he was no longer going to pay me gas money... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2018
The question involves a lot of complex issues. However without going through a detailed analysis and determining what employment policies your firm has, the answer to can he force you to take a week-off the answer is yes he can lay you off for any reason he wants so long as it does not violate... Read more »
I work for Amtel and they told me because I called out twice because the first time I went to the clinic do to high blood pressure and I’m diabetic so my sugar was really low the second time was because I got sick with strep and fever and because of my fever I had a really high blood pressure... Read more »
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Contact an attorney who specializes in suits under the American's with Disabilities Act. You can call the Boston Bar Association or the Massachusetts Bar Association for a free referral. It would seem that the Company has terminated you for an invalid reason. One issue is however if you were... Read more »
I would like to consult with a private attorney (outside of the union) regarding next steps.
I live in Massachusetts. I'm 16 years old and I applied to a nursing home but they told me they might not be able to hire me because I might not be able to work until 11 PM. I can't find an answer online. Everything seems to suggest it's only like that for minors that go to school but I don't.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
The answer according to the Mass Attorney General and the ma.gov website is as follows:
16 and 17-year olds work hours
Only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. (on nights preceding a regularly scheduled school day) - if the establishment stops serving clients or customers at 10:00 p.m., the... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2018
You are entitled to be paid for accrued vacation time. The law requiring the accruing of paid sick time does not require an employer to pay for accrued but unused sick time. Depending upon how the PTO is described in the Company handbook or any employment agreement, any accrued but unused PTO may... Read more »
answered on Jan 11, 2018
No. Absent your authorization to do so, it is not a lawful act
If I started work for a company approximately 10 years ago, and was given a contract to sign. However I chose not to sign the initial contract. Approximately 5 years later the company came up with another contract. Again I did not read or sign the contract. I was not asked for a signed contract... Read more »
answered on Dec 19, 2017
There is a reason such contracts have to be in writing, non-compete agreements under MA law need to be in writing. Moreover, the second contract offered appears to lack consideration. While they have a legal argument, I believe they would lose absent a writing confirming your agreement to these... Read more »
I filed a legal complaint shortly after quitting in 2015, and filed a MCAD complaint in 2016. The case was settled out of court in 2017
answered on Jan 12, 2018
This irs does allow you to deduct attorney fees paid to recover in a discrimination claim on line 36 of form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p525#en_US_2016_publink100041600
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