Is there any law that says after covering an open position (promotion) after a certain amount of time it should be given to you

What do you think may be illegal about what the employer is doing? They are not required to hire you for a position if they do not believe you are...

Making sure my freelancer is not considered an employee

In Massachusetts, if the individual is doing the type of work that your employees do, s/he is an employee. There's a three-part test under G.L....

What could potentially happen if I breach my employment contract?

You haven't told us much about your contract, so it's hard to know whether there is consideration for the notice requirement. Another question is...

Can a car dealerahip sell a car with no title' be paid by lender yet not pay sales person?

You are entitled to be paid when the commission is "definitely determined to be due." As to what that means in your case, I'd have to know more...

Employer is with holding last paycheck. What do in this matter?

Under the Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, §§ 148 and 150, you are entitled to be paid in full, including accrued vacation pay, on your last...

What action can I take?

An individual who would like to report the misconduct of a notary is directed to send to the Governor's Legal Counsel Office, State House, Room...

Can you answer MA wage question?

Obviously, falsifying the employee's time records is fraudulent. However, the employee is not automatically entitled to treble damages if he was...

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Should We Sue?

Overweight people are not protected from discrimination--unless their weight can be considered a disability. So harassing someone about his size...

I was terminated after a post accident drug test that showed up positive after 21 yrs of service with no chances or options.

Much depends on the terms of your employer's drug policy and progressive discipline policy. Your employee handbook probably provides the employer...

Can I recover owed wages and reimbursements as a 1099 employee?

Most states have statutes that require payment of wages within a certain time after the end of your pay period. In Massachusetts, for example, you...