It is a violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act for failing to pay all wages, including accrued vacation, on the day you were terminated. ...

This sounds really concerning. Harassment is illegal under certain circumstances. One Massachusetts state agency that investigates and enforces...

It looks like your question might be missing a few words so it's not 100 percent clear what happened. But if you think you were terminated for...

Your friend could file a workplace complaint form with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. They enforce the state meal break law as well...

There are laws that protect individuals as relates to medical issues from certain actions by their employers. Whether they apply to your...

The question: Is this a wrongful termination?

You'll have to set up a consultation with an employment lawyer into get into the details to see if a wrongful termination case such as age...

Do I need to pay for equipment damage if I wasn’t responsible for the damage or the equipment?

If the employer charges you and/or terminates you for protesting it, you may file a claim for free with the Massachusetts Attorney General's...

Absolutely consider reaching out to an employment lawyer of your choice (lawyers cannot reach out to you/solicit you directly) to discuss this in...

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Can an employer terminate someone this way?

As the other attorney noted, this could violate the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time law. It could also be illegal discrimination on the basis of a...

What are my rights for an involuntary resignation after 4 months partially paid FMLA/Leave of Absence with benefits in MA?

It may be worth seeking an attorney for an initial consultation to see if you have any claims that could justify some severance pay. As for your...