Can I sue my former employer or receive unemployment benefits for hostile environment created by my boss? I have just quit

Massachusetts is considering a workplace bullying law, but so far you will have to rely on common-law claims like intentional infliction of...

Can my client hire developers that I subcontracted when our non-solicit says no hiring for 2 years after contract termination?

The question they will raise is whether a subcontractor is an "employee" under the NDA. If there is a significant amount of money involved, you...

You shouldn't have to pay for the cost of fixing her mistake. The way to stop this from happening again is to go to a reputable salon.

Was selling a motor, buyer took the boat w/contents in it, 20 days pass he wants 1/2 $ back

It really depends whether he agreed to take it "as is." If you told him you did not know anything about the boat's condition and disclaimed all...

Under MA law, the construction contract should have had a start and finish date. The failure to include those dates is a violation of the home...

Want to deny service to a difficult customer who only complains.

I agree. Tell her nicely that you would prefer that she find another cleaner.

Are non compete agreements enforceable if you go from a local sales rep in New England to a national sales position?

Michael is right. The answer depends on: (1) what the noncompete says; and (2) whether the restrictions are reasonable. Noncompetes have to be...

Hired as salaried employee- paid as contractor to avoid pay roll tax and back salary not paid

1. If the company went out of business, you are entitled to unemployment. I suspect they are going to say you were an independent contractor. If...

I was accused of selling research papers. What punishment do I face?

It's illegal if you have reason to know that the person will submit the essay for academic credit. See G.L. c. 271, s. 50. Probably nothing will...

Do I need an employment attorney?

Answers: (1) yes; (2) no. You are an employee at will, and you can be terminated for any reason or no reason.