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answered on Apr 19, 2017
An employer has the right to ask a waiter or anyone else to come in to work. The question is whether you are required to go in if you were not scheduled. The fact is that you are not required to go in, but assuming you are an employee at will there is nothing to stop the employer from terminating... View More 
do the job. she is now asked to work. do they owe her for the 6 hours of training?
answered on Apr 5, 2017
Training should be paid. 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 law practice... View More
I was hired at Cernak Buick as a detailer yes i did occasionally wash cars but it was rare i would mostly be out sweeping and shoveling sand from the parking lot or taking out the trash bringing the ramps around to the doors of the showroom so they could bring cars in and out trimming their hedges... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2017
You can quit if you like. 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 law practice... View More
Gotten royalties for it as I was not an engineer and that was not my job. A company president told me I should have gotten a financially awarded. Is this true? What should I do if anything?
answered on Mar 19, 2017
Did you invent it on company time and/or with company resources? Did you sign an IP release contract? 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,... View More
I am a Physician and had signed an employment contract with another physician 4 years ago which I could not honor due to personal reasons. 4 years down the line he is suing me. Yes, it was wrong that I did not join him but I gave him ample notice and I just did not feel comfortable taking up the... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2017
It sounds like you're being sued for breach of contract. Why did he wait 4 years? Laches, among other possible defenses, may be a defense. 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... 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 24, 2017
Your termination date is generally when you're notified of the lay-off, unless another date is specified. 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,... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2017
See my answer to your identical question. 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
I am a draftsman and do work for a fabricator in NJ. I have not received a penny from them in an entire year now. I want to file a suit for the $35k they owe me but I am not sure where to do this. I hope I do not have to file this down in NJ since I work here in MA. Please Advise
answered on Feb 18, 2017
If you formed the contract while you resided in MA, you may be able to sue them in MA for breach of contract, unless the contract you signed states otherwise. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with 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
I am part time and I have been working full time hours for weeks now, how many weeks can I work full time scheduled hours before my employer has to legally offer me full time position?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Are you seeking an employment contract? You seem to already be in a full-time position. 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,... View More
My employment has been terminated in the state of Massachusetts. I was offered a severance package. The contract states that I will not be paid unused sick or vacation time, unless governed by the state.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
See: http://www.mass.gov/ago/docs/workplace/earned-sick-time/est-faqs.pdf (page 10)
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,... View More
I was offered a job from a medical facility in boston which I accepted, I then turned down another offer from different employer. Later in afternoon, the HR person from offer I accepted called and left a voice mail on my cell phone ( which I made sure I saved) that she hired me in error. I am... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2017
That type of error may be grounds for damages in a promissory estoppel and negligence lawsuit. It depends on the nature of the offer and acceptance and the extent of damages. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This... View More
Often close the corp office and require us to put it in to ADP as our (very limited) earned time off.
answered on Jan 18, 2017
If the employer closed the business on a certain day, they cannot count that as one of your vacation days. You'll have to decide whether it's worth it for you to complain about this or move on to a better employer. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2016
That means that you can be fired at the will of the employer, for any reason, good, bad or ridiculous. The only exceptions are if the reason for termination involves a discriminatory motivation. There are a handful of other reasons: you can't be fired for doing something you are required to do... View More
I am from MA, under the law am entitled to it correct? and the HR person promised it to me. It has been over 2 weeks whats my best course of action?
answered on Nov 20, 2016
I would suggest you contact the Wage and Hours division of the Massachusetts Attorney Generals Office. If you worked in Massachusetts, you most likely are entitled to Paid Time Off, and in general, whatever pay you earned during your employment should be paid to you when that employment ends.... View More
I have worked in the same job for 20+ years The male employees have, and have had a changing/ workout and showering area. Female employees, having no private area, they complained and were given a public bathroom with a sign put on the door and now a lock on it. Complaints are still being made as... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2016
This may evidence gender-based discrimination at your place of work. 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 warranties; or create any... View More
Foreigner and married a citizen. Currently on status and have a pending petition on my next property. I was wondering when must i file my papers? And should i discontinue my contract to my next property?
answered on Oct 16, 2016
You should schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss when is the right moment to file for adjustment of status. Many of us offer free consultations. I hope this answers your question. Basically, you should discuss this more in detail with a lawyer in a private consultation... 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
Person still operating whit out mass license and still working for the same company
answered on Apr 21, 2016
No. You can report them to immigration and the DMV though.
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