Massachusetts Discrimination Legal Advice (70 found)

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Djuna E Perkins
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Generally, as long as a grooming or dress requirement is not demeaning or...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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Yes. In Massachusetts it is a felony to record a conversation without the...
Phil A. Taylor
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The law protects employees and requires employers, subject to certain...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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As prior counsel indicated, discrimination claims are treated on a case-by-case...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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If you are an at-will employee, you can be fired for any reason or no reason,...
Thad Harkins
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I agree with the prior answer, about the "employment at will" issues. What I...
William T Harrington
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I have represented employees before at hearings before the DUA and, based on...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Unemployment insurance is a program that may provide you with money if you lose...
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Michael L. Tumposky
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I am not aware of any such law. Depending on who is hired to replace you, you...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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Unless you have a contract or collective bargaining agreement to the contrary,...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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Even if the other manager is at fault, your husband may also be at fault for...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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I'm not sure what the letters were, and that may have an impact on your case....
Daniel Malis
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In Massachusetts, An employer cannot terminate you on the grounds that you have...
Neil Osborne
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Anyone can be fired. The true question is whether you have a claim against...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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You had a right to the break. If you were fired for exercising that right, so...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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Short answer--"it depends". It depends on the terms of the SSDI. It depends...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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It depends on the knowledge of the person. Pets are property in the eyes of...
Jason Y. Chan
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You could try to bring charges for larceny, but it may be difficult. Call the...
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Matthew T. Lallier Esq.'s answer
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I am working off limited facts but based on only limited information the issues...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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If you got a 30 day notice to quit, and you have a tenancy at will (or your...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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If it is part of your job, you may be required to perform the labors....
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. Unless she had a contract...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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I am sorry to hear about this. If you are not looking for legal action, what...
Neil Osborne
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Unfortunately, employers can and do some times take unjust action against its...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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Fortunately, you have not lost your job yet; should you, you may have claims...
Neil Osborne
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You need to protect yourself. I tell all clients how believe they are being...
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E. James Perullo
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The issue here would appear to be one of a legislative solution. Though there...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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Congress granted Veterans a competitive advantage under 5 U.S.C. 3309. It is "...
William T Harrington
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Call me if you want to discuss. Any discrimination claim must be filed at the...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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If you are looking for an attorney referral, I would suggest contacting the...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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In short, the answer is "yes", you can be terminated for cause while on sick...
Neil Osborne
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The answer to your question is in the details of the reason the employer claims...
Kara O'Donnell
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File a suit for the return of property. Contact the Housing Court for the...

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