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When are auto insurance claims closed in Massachusetts?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Hi: Hope you are feeling better. Sorry about your accident. I don't think there is a hard and fast time limit to make repairs that are related...

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Do we have a case of reverse discrimination? FAA not hiring qualified graduates as they are not diverse enough.

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

Hi: I am sorry for your trouble. I agree that your son may have a case, but it will require significant investigation and discovery. As one...

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My employer wants me to sign non compete or releasing form that i don't trust and i don't think it's fair.

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

Hi: More facts are needed. but... If you did not agree in writing or by your actions, like accepting employment under the terms of a written...

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Can an employer stop it's managers legally from being friends with subordinates on Facebook?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

More facts are needed, but Massachusetts is an employee "at will" state, if there is not an employee handbook or contract that specifically lays...

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Full amount of vacation time not paid out in MA. Is this compliant with the ruling in MA?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

I agree with the first answer and any inclarity in in the language of the agreement between the employer and the employee will, in the eyes of the...

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What can I do about being on administration leave without pay

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

Sorry to hear for your troubles... I am a Massachusetts attorney but need to hear more facts. Why are you on administrative leave? Have you been...

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When if ever can a union request meetings with postal management be audio recorded?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

Massachusetts state law prohibits audio recording without the explicit permission of the party being recorded, therefore it is called a "two party...

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Can my employer lay me off due to old work injury coming back to haunt me? I was laid off 2 days after reporting problem

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

Sorry for your trouble.... Unless there are other facts that you are not indicating, such that you were terminated for violations of company...

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Does a withhold of adjudication of a misdemeanor from FL still count as a no conviction if applying to a job in NJ?

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

1) This question is best answered in terms of NJ law if the offer comes from a company based in NJ. Consider reposting it there. 2) As a practical...

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Is it discrimination if I was fired after my employer mistakenly found I had a disability

Dennis's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

Sorry for your trouble... The Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees from improper treatment because he or she is actually or...

Dennis Francis Desmarais's Answers (69)

When are auto insurance claims closed in Massachusetts?

Do we have a case of reverse discrimination? FAA not hiring qualified graduates as they are not diverse enough.

My employer wants me to sign non compete or releasing form that i don't trust and i don't think it's fair.

Can an employer stop it's managers legally from being friends with subordinates on Facebook?

Full amount of vacation time not paid out in MA. Is this compliant with the ruling in MA?

What can I do about being on administration leave without pay

When if ever can a union request meetings with postal management be audio recorded?

Can my employer lay me off due to old work injury coming back to haunt me? I was laid off 2 days after reporting problem

Does a withhold of adjudication of a misdemeanor from FL still count as a no conviction if applying to a job in NJ?

Is it discrimination if I was fired after my employer mistakenly found I had a disability