I hire people from time to time for an Elder Parent. Occasionally we experience a kind of extortion. Currently I am dealing

It's possible this person was an independent contractor, not an employee. I think the best course might be to ignore her. If she sues you in...

Company established head count reduction targets. I volunteered for separation and signed a release form. Eligible for UB?

In Massachusetts, if you sign a release in exchange for the severance pay, you can still collect unemployment benefits. However, if you...

I'm in sales, my company attached a GPS under the bumper of my car with out my knowledge. I do receive a car allowance.

The question is whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. It sounds like your employer may have invaded your privacy.

The MA law does not answer this question specifically, but it does say that a certifying physician can't issue a prescription for himself or his...

If I resign and hour later I want my job back and my boss said no do I have any rights?

If you rescinded your resignation before it was accepted, you may have a basis to collect unemployment. But based on what you've told us, you...

Hi, My husband got fired 3 weeks ago. The restaurant he worked for said they mailed his last check.

The failure to pay wages within six days after the end of the pay period is a violation of the Wage Act, which entitles the employee to treble (3X)...

I have sent an email to my employer saying i would give them my 2 weeks notice. They emailed me back to think about it. I never

Depends on whether your statement that you were going to give two weeks notice is considered a voluntary quit. I think it is, but you can't be...

I was asked to voluntarily resign from the company by the VP of Engineering, am I eligible for Unemployment benefits?

A resignation ordinarily disqualifies you from receiving benefits. In this case, the employer is offering you the face-saving alternative of...

I am seeking a lawyer in Massachusetts who can represent me in a wrongful termination case.

I would let the attorney decide what the likely causes of action are. For example, you can't file a tortious interference claim against your...

Can an employer force you to sign a non-compete?

It is not illegal to fire someone who refuses to sign a noncompetition agreement, although the employee may be able to collect unemployment, if...