Yes, absolutely consider telling the union. One case could impact the other and vice-versa.

Is it legal for my company to ask or require me to report my hours worked as anything less than actual hours worked?

State wage and hour laws compel them to maintain a true and accurate record of all hours worked by employees. It is not legal. Consider speaking...

Is a Massachusetts employer required to pay a discharged employee at date of discharge?

Yes, they have to pay you on the day of discharge all earned wages, including accrued vacation. M.G.L. c. 149, s 148.

What should I do if I was written up for the death of a loved one?

I'm so sorry this happened. If you were disciplined for using sick time, it's possible it violates the newer Massachusetts Earned Sick Time law....

How to stop my employer

Seeing you're asking how to make it stop, the proper place to report this is to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. Their Fair Labor...

I want to give my lawyer $2,000 for an outstanding job and going above and beyond what was expected of her. Is that ok ?

This is incredibly kind of you. I used to work for a legal aid organization and we had a similar policy. I would have given it back too -- which is...

What happens to U5 when discharged?

Definitely reach out to an employment lawyer to help negotiate this agreement for you, including severance, the effect of any noncompete, and...

You'll have to give all relevant documents -- any contracts, policies, etc. -- to an employment lawyer to review. There is no general answer to...

Ask your employer. There is no standardization around abbreviations on paystubs. You are right to be proactive in determining what the deduction...

Can my employer charge me for a sales error?

The employer cannot unilaterally take this money out of your wages or it would violate the state Wage Act. You can file a complaint online with the...