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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Was told and in writing get pay raises after each training completed. Training done and pay raises refused

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)

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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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Q: Can an employer suggest asking your doctor for early maternity leave when an issue is brought to his attention?

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

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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

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Q: Can an employer ask a employee for there court records? Also does a employer have to pay an employee on admin leave?

I know it's illegal to make an employee do there own background check I just didn't know about court records?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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

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Q: I believe I'm being discriminated against because of my age,

but I've read I won't be able to file a claim given that my company is under 20 employees. Is that true?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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...
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Q: What does it mean to be an at will employee?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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

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Q: Is there a cost to file a work discrimination case?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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...
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Q: I was terminated from my job is this legal and or fair

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

Nan Evans
Nan Evans
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

Q: Can a person file a claim only against the types of discrimination enumerated in the act against discrimination?

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

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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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