Your employer or your manager if authorized by your employer can clock you in an out and otherwise keep track of your time. They must do so...

What can I do about not being paid correctly?

Under Massachusetts law, between the service rate of $4.35 (effective January 1st) and your tips, the money you receive must equal or exceed the...

You need to consult with an employment lawyer. It is very difficult in Massachusetts for a worker to be a contractor rather than an employee. Are...

Does the following tie my hands after the 6-month term?

You need to have an employment lawyer assist you in having the contract say what you need/want it to say. The clause currently does limit you. Do...

The above attorney is wrong that it might be legal for your employer to deduct the money from your pay. Massachusetts is very strict on what can...

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Can I collect unemployment compensation if my company doesn't pay me?

It sounds like you received a job offer and accepted it but there never was an actual employment relationship as you never worked any hours and...

My former employer is refusing to mail my w-2?

Federal law requires employers to mail or electronically provide W-2s to its employees/former employees. They must do so by January 31st of each...

You should consult an employment lawyer to provide the specifics and get an explanation of your claims and damages. There are definite violations...

How can I get paycheck my former employee is holding on to?

You should inform the company that they are in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act and if they do not pay you immediately, you will retain a...

Can an employer have a blanket refusal in place on all felons for a certain period of time?

You should read the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in...