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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...
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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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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...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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First, apply--there is no harm. If it is denied, contact an attorney Second,...
Michael J. Helfand
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I'm not licensed in Massachusetts, but generally speaking employers have a lot...
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Unless you had a contract to the contrary, the Family and Medical Leave Act...
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William T Harrington
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You likely have a tough case. Did your employer make clear to you your job was...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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Prior responding counsel is correct. Yours is a tough case. Unless you had a...
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William T Harrington
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Unless there is an agreement to the contrary, you are an at-will employee who...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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You should use whatever grievance policies there are to challenge the review....
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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E. James Perullo
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1) Leagally, then 2) pragmatically: 1) Erroneous information in your...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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You do not need to be fired to take action. I would suggest, as prior counsel...
Joseph K. Chancellor
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I believe you are trying to reach the attorney listed below. I have pasted in...
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William T Harrington
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It would seem that you likely have an fmla claim. However, an employee is not...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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It depends on the size of your employer and your tenure at work. And, as...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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Yes, an employer can choose who will and will not work at the company. If poor...
Phil A. Taylor
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As an employee at will you can be fired for no reason, or any reason that is...
William T Harrington
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Do you think that is the real reason the person is being laid off? If the...
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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From your question, it is unclear whether you are asking on behalf of an...
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William T Harrington
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why do you feel you were wrongfully terminated? What are the facts?
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Jay M Wolman's answer
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First, file for unemployment benefits. Second, you may wish to consult with...
Sam Schoenfeld
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It is clear that you are facing many important problems in your life. It is...
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Jonathan H Levy
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Hard to tell from your facts, could be more to it then you wrote. If you want...
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As noted, more information is required. If pregnancy, age, disability, race,...
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Joseph Briscoe Dane
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What's your question? Can they fire you? Can they suspend you? As a private...
William T Harrington
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Assuming you are an at-will employee, it can fire you for any reason or for no...
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Joseph K. Chancellor
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This sounds like intentional interference with a business contract and possibly...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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As an employee at will your employer is free to discharge individuals such as...
E. James Perullo
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Contributor Level 4

First, you can sue anyone for any reason. HOWEVER, 1) what are your damages,...

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