Holding back my payecheck

Employers are not allowed to withhold your pay and/or require you to attend an exit interview. They are required to pay you within six days of...

Can an employer require an employee that has been laid off to travel 4 hours to return work materials?

Since you are in Massachusetts, Massachusetts law requiring the payment of wages upon termination applies. If the employer wants items from you,...

Can i file for emotional distress/ damages?

Employees cannot sue their employers for emotional distress, injuries, etc. except in rare circumstances. These "claims" are covered by worker's...

Can my employer amend my benefits without any paperwork?

If you work in Massachusetts and your employer has more than 11 employees, it must provide paid sick time which is accumulated at the rate of 1...

When you hire someone as a intern and you fire them can they sue you ?

It is almost impossible for a private employer to hire an unpaid intern in Massachusetts unless it is in association with an accredited educational...

Can I be sued for backing out on the first day of a job?

You should wait to see if you actually get a letter or communication from a lawyer and then you should consult with an employment lawyer to prepare...

Can I collect unemployment after being terminated from my job for a non work related injury

The problem with this proposal is that you cannot collect unemployment unless you are ready and able to work and are actively searching for full...

First, your son has not been terminated yet so he is not unemployed. He is on a medical leave. Even if he was terminated, in order to collect...

What's my options after a case dismal through mcad?

If a lawyer will take the case, then it is not too late. The statistics for having a dismissal reversed at the MCAD, however, is very low so many...

How do I get someone to pay back the money owed?

Massachusetts has strict laws requiring an employer to pay wages to its employees. If suit is filed and you prevail, you are also entitled to...