If you have an honest claim that wages are owed, you have nothing to fear from the statute. If the hiring company's defenses are truly frivolous,...

Will I need an employment lawyer?

If you are an employee at will, you can simply say, "I quit," or just stop showing up for work. The more professional way to do this is to provide...

Is it ever legal to not pay time and a half for an hourly employee working more than 40 hours a week?

If you are asking, "is this ever legal," the answer is that some people are exempt from the overtime requirements--certain management positions,...

Is it legal in the State of MA that an employer can make you only receive your pay by direct deposit?

Probably not. Pursuant to G.L. c. 167B, § 7, Section 7, "No person may ... require a consumer to accept an electronic fund transfer service or to...

Overtime pay in a restaurant

Employees can't waive wage and hour laws designed to protect them. However, certain employees, like managers, may be exempt.

Would these circumstances be a violation of independent contractor laws in Mass. ?

I agree with what my colleagues have said. You may be owed overtime, or there may be wage and hour violations. Many employment lawyers would...

Can my employer relocate my office to a new location resulting in a 1.5 drive each way?

If you are an employee at will, you can be terminated without notice, or the terms of your employment can change without notice. The employer does...

If you call vacation time "personal time" in Massachusetts does that mean you don't get your unused personal time at separation?

You have no obligation to drive anywhere or discuss this with him. Many employment lawyers will take a case like this on a contingent fee basis. ...

I am trying to see was my options are for legal action.

You have opened yourself up to a defamation action. I would consider deleting this post. That said, you should see an attorney to consider...

Am I entiltled to be paid for my unused vacation/personal days accumulated when I give 2 week notice to employer?

You are entitled to be paid for your unused vacation on your date of separation. Vacation pay is considered "wages" under the MA wage act, and the...