Yes. You are required to be paid to attend mandatory meetings outside of hours you are already being paid. You should consult an employment...

Can I release an employee whose productivity has suffered from a heart attack?

A person who is disabled only has job protections if he/she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable...

Is promised retroactive pay binding on company?

No. It is not binding on the company. Since you already worked those hours at the rate of pay that you knew was the rate, that is all the company...

Can I terminate an employee for pursuing legal action against my company?

You cannot retaliate against someone for pursuing their legal rights but this sounds like she is just bad-mouthing you and making threats. You...

How do I get information on the status of my employment?

Email or call employer and ask when you can return to work. If still strung along, I would apply for unemployment - take position that you have...

Can an employer enforce a non compete clause in Massachusetts if they lost the contract and do not have another position to offe

The answer is not straightforward. The noncompete must protect a legitimate business interest and be reasonable in scope. So you need to consult...

You are bound by your noncompete but it must protect a legitimate business interest and be reasonable in scope. One year is typically considered...

Do I have to provide my employer for my CORI or background check even if the company is located overseas?

This sounds like you are going to work out of the country for an employer that is a non-U.S. company. As such, U.S. laws will not apply to your...

What are the healthcare provider laws in MA about giving 2 weeks notice to an employer?

Unless you have a written agreement that has specific rights and obligations concerning your employment, you are an employee-at-will which means...

Is a handshake agreement not to hire each other’s employees legal?

This is an anti-poaching agreement. So-called no-poaching and wage-fixing agreements violate federal (and some state) antitrust laws. The U.S....

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