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Is it illegal for an employer to have an employee that is paid by the hour work past 40 hours without pay in the state of MA.?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 17, 2016

If the employer requires or gives permission for an hourly employee to work over 40 hours in a week, then the employer MUST pay the employee time...

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I am a commission sales person, and my company seems to be holding back commissions without cause. What Are my options

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

If the commission vested under whatever commission plan/agreement you have and is overdue to you, then the company is in violation of Mass. Wage...

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How can I get rid of an employee who refuses to leave?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

You really should talk to an employment lawyer. If you don't trust him and let him go now, you could just have to pay unemployment for 1 week...

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Could I request a written warning to be reduced to a verbal warning?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 11, 2016

There is nothing from stopping you for asking to meet with HR and/or your Director to calmly express your view that there was no discussion with...

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Overtime pay in a restaurant

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

It would be a violation of law and unenforceable as previously stated. You do not say if these employees are tipped employees or not. For...

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What recourse do I have

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 04, 2016

The fact that so much time has gone by is your first hurdle. The limitations period for a discrimination claim to be filed at the Massachusetts...

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Would these circumstances be a violation of independent contractor laws in Mass. ?

Cheri's answer | Answered on May 27, 2016

You need to consult with an employment lawyer and provide a lot more details about your situation in order for you to get an accurate evaluation...

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If you call vacation time "personal time" in Massachusetts does that mean you don't get your unused personal time at separation?

Cheri's answer | Answered on May 20, 2016

Unless your former employer termed personal days as being like sick days (which are not compensated for when an employee leaves), then personal...

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When should I apply for Unemployment Compensation?

Cheri's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

You may very well be able to collect unemployment for the same period that you receive severance pay. If you have to sign an agreement releasing...

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Can I join company not direct client of my employer?

Cheri's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

You really need to consult with an experienced employment lawyer in Massachusetts who will go over the specifics of your contract and the law with...

Cheri L Crow's Answers (443)

Is it illegal for an employer to have an employee that is paid by the hour work past 40 hours without pay in the state of MA.?

I am a commission sales person, and my company seems to be holding back commissions without cause. What Are my options

How can I get rid of an employee who refuses to leave?

Could I request a written warning to be reduced to a verbal warning?

Overtime pay in a restaurant

What recourse do I have

Would these circumstances be a violation of independent contractor laws in Mass. ?

If you call vacation time "personal time" in Massachusetts does that mean you don't get your unused personal time at separation?

When should I apply for Unemployment Compensation?

Can I join company not direct client of my employer?