Can the employees deduct 30 min break from you even you dont take it?

No. If you worked it, they must pay you but if you are told to take the breaks and you do not do so, they can terminate you.

Can my employer refuse to mail my final paycheck?

If I were you I would email the employer that you have not received your final paychecks and that it is in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act,...

Can you request a copy of your background check if report doesn't clear?

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 6, section 171A provides, in pertinent part, that: If the person makes a decision adverse to the applicant on...

Basically, the answer is yes especially when just short term and the distance is within commuting distance (many people commute 45 minutes to work...

Small business; an employee cannot perform all the functions of her job due to pregnancy. Do we have to pay full wages?

You MUST consult with an experienced employment lawyer to ensure that you comply with the laws in handling this situation.

You need to provide the industry/job that you are working in. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151, section 1A requires that private employers,...

Employee related question- please help?

This really cannot be answered in this forum. You need to consult with an experienced employment lawyer and provide all of the specifics in order...

I terminated a part-time employee in the state of MA. Am I required to pay her today, or next payroll?

You must pay at time of termination for all hours worked through the day of termination and any unused accrued vacation/PTO. You can only wait...

How do I approach the situation of not being paid by my old manager?

You are owed the wages for the hours you worked. You should inform employer that if you do not get all your wages within 1 week, you will sue...

I don't agree with above answer. You need a lawyer who handles employment matters on a regular basis. The Mass. Wage Act provides for triple the...