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answered on Oct 22, 2017
Assuming you have enough weeks worked to qualify you can collect unemployment.
My mother, sister and stepfather all work at this employer.... mind you it isnt a small employer ... they denied me a job because they work there as well
I was pursued by a particular company, decided to give it a try, but after working there for 3 days I decided it wasn’t for me and left. They are now contacting my current employer telling them how I left basically trying to sabotage me. There was no other purpose for their call other than to... View More 
answered on Oct 19, 2017
Unless your current employer contacted them, they are not allowed to call your current employer. More importantly, depending upon what they said they may have opened themselves to law suit under several statutes.
I am a music composer originating from Korea and New Zealand, which is not USA, but I am willing to work with USA companies as a freelancer. Then do I need specific thing to do before I do it, or am I just good to work, or is this up to the company that gives me work?
answered on Oct 12, 2017
You do not have to have a specific entity to do business with a US Company in the US. You need to contact a local attorney who understands the Tax Treaty between the US and your home country as to tax withholding and tax liability. The US company may require you to get a TIN (Taxpayer Identity... View More
am from Bangladesh. I am graduating this year on December 2017. I am a freelancer and currently working for a USA firm for more than one year, as my BOSS is very happy with my work he wants to finance my Masters degree in the USA. He wants to give me a employee contract letter with 30K or funding... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2017
Yes. He should sit down with an immigration attorney to go over to process.
I may get terminated from my job and my boss is forcing terminated employees to sign agreement to not go work for competitors if I refuse to sign agreement what can I expect
answered on Oct 3, 2017
First, while trying to make a non-compete agreement as part of a termination package is clever, I am not sure it is enforceable under MA law. Moreover, unless someone is properly compensated, promotion and raise or a raise, a non-compete agreement is not enforceable if not executed at the time of... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2017
If they are including severance pay, then she may have to sign something. If they are just paying her wages and accrued vacation pay, then no she does not have to sign anything. I would contact an employment attorney in your area if you have more questions.
I worked there full time for about two months I injured my leg on the job, I told them about it they still had me work the next day I tried my best but could not work through the pain I told the manager I cannot work on it I need to go to a doctor to make sure it doesn't get worst I got hurt 2... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Contact a workmen's compensation attorney immediately. If you do not know one, call the Massachusetts bar association and ask for a list of attorneys in your area to assist you.
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/
Just trying to see if there's anything I can do, I put up with this harassment for years because I needed a job, now that I'm out of the hostile work environment I'm wondering if I have any real options
answered on Aug 4, 2017
You might be able to sue for constructive termination and hostile work environment. When did this end? 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 about me, my... View More
were being altered and shaved how do i go about fighting this to get my proper pay from this time period
answered on Jul 26, 2017
If you have a wage claim, you can file a complaint 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 such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
I was having a problem with the GSM at my dealership. I emailed HR and she emailed the GM. I had to have a meeting with him and he forbade me from contacting HR again. The problem did not go away. I emailed HR anonymously and she gave my email to the management and let them trace my IP address and... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2017
How can you be forbidden from contacting HR for a problem. What was the underlying issue you were having that caused you to contact HR? 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... View More
Employer tried to deny me unemployment by claiming I was fired for negligence but admitted at unemployment appeal that I was not fired at all. However they now tell new employers I was terminated and I keep losing jobs..could I use the findings of fact to win a lawsuit for backpay and to stop... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2017
If the information was gathered from public records, I see no problem with it being used as evidence. 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 about me, my... View More
with different pay wages for a combined total of over 40 hours, should I get overtime wages using the blended wage calculation system? (I work in Massachusetts).
answered on Jun 23, 2017
If you work over 40 hours a week for the same employer then you should get overtime. The calculation of the overtime may bit a more complex than the usual manner. While MA exempts tipped employees from overtime pay, the federal law does not. Therefore, you should be paid overtime at least based... View More
I have a medical condition requiring weekly/biweekly doctor's appointments, and my employer knows about it. In addition, he has made it a requirement to meet with him on a weekly basis so that he can ensure I am healthy. He often asks me many questions that make me feel uncomfortable, such... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2017
That may indeed qualify as disability discrimination, invasion of privacy, and creating a hostile work environment. 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
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
answered on May 30, 2017
You can report the theft to the police. 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, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More
After working 4 years with an org on salary, I decided to leave. After leaving the salary position, I signed a "work for hire" contract w/ the org to be paid X dollars per hour for every hour I worked on two projects to help the org close out the work. The contract included a clause... View More
answered on May 30, 2017
What does the contract say will happen if you don't submit your hours on time? Does it describe a penalty?
If it does not describe what will happen to someone who submits hours after the deadline, you might be able to argue that you should be paid. It's also possible that the... View More
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
Admin. Told teachers to take all personal teaching supplies home or they would throw them away
answered on May 20, 2017
Was notice provided in writing weeks before this was done? 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, and media appearances/... 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
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