Is every hourly employee in MA entitled to be paid time and a half on Sundays? I was recently told it is a law here.

The time-and-a-half law only applies to "retail employees". So, in fact, the vast majority of employees are NOT required to be paid time-and-a-half...

Charges for a 15 year old guy attacking a 16 year old girl?

Do NOT physically attack her. I can't stress that enough. Despite what you think, it's not going to "clear up the whole issue", and it has the...

They can't force you to do it, but they can fire you for not doing it if they want to. Massachusetts is an "at will" employment state and the...

Can a city code (law) be in conflict with a previous court ruling that was recently used as a footnote in a 2010 SJC decision?

This is a highly fact-specific question that can't really be answered as asked. It depends on [1] what the city ordinance in question is, [2] what...

My mother made her will while residing in Florida. She is now back living in Massachusetts. Which state is her will probated in?

I agree with the other answers but wish to stress that this question is moot until your mother's passing. Depending on where she lives and when she...

Can a handicaped person be ticketed parking in front of their own home

Attorney Zawada's answer is excellent. The fact that you or others were able to park in a marked zone without getting a ticket in the past is...

If two people was accused of shoplifting a product of $103 and both have to pay civil demand law of $500 each can they do that?

The short answer to the question is yes, they can do that. But read on. I'm guessing the police were not involved in this matter. A civil...

Can i recevie social suruity benfits if i was marry olny 8month and he pass away

I'm sorry for your loss. The typical rule is that the marriage needs to have lasted for nine months in order to trigger eligibility for survivor...

In how many days do the supreme court deny or grant the apeal of deosorio vs mayorkas.

Attorney Carl Shusterman is a frequent contributor here on Avvo and is counsel on the case. He may be able to provide the best information, if he...

Son arrested in NH for unlawful poss. of alcohol (unopened) as a minor and poss. of marijuana (<1 gram). What is the penalty?

You'll probably want to re-post this question, changing your location to a town in New Hampshire instead of a town in Massachusetts, since this is...