Questions answered by Cheri L Crow

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My boss is trying to say I quit in order to deny me unemployment. Do I need a lawyer?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

It would be smart for you to at least consult with an employment lawyer as to the specifics of all verbal and written communications and the...

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Separation Agreement with my former employer

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Sadly this provision is legitimate and binding upon you since you signed the agreement. If you wanted to have the payments continue even once you...

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I left my employer and my vacation time (PTO) was not paid... what should I do?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 10, 2015

I hope that your manager's approval was in writing. Either way, a demand letter from a lawyer citing the Wage Act which provides for triple...

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My position at work was eliminated by my employer. They want me to sign an agreement that I voluntary resigned. Is this right?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

I presume you are being offered severance pay to sign this otherwise you don't need to sign anything! You need to have an employment lawyer review...

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Am I allowed to talk following an investigation about a co-worker at my company? When does the law require me to keep secrets?

Cheri's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

If you speak about the investigation and your employer is unhappy about that, it can terminate your employment. You should speak to the person who...

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I got terminated a week after giving astandard 2 weeks notice.

Cheri's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

Massachusetts requires a waiting period of one week for which no benefits are paid. Since you were only unemployed for one week, it sounds like...

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I was asked to voluntarily resign from the company by the VP of Engineering, am I eligible for Unemployment benefits?

Cheri's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

It sounds as though you have already signed the resignation. If that is the case, you should file for unemployment anyway - you have nothing to...

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Can I appeal an unemployment decision if the company states that I quit after the decided to fix the problem, when I quit before

Cheri's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

You have nothing to lose by appealing if you have received a denial of benefits. Make sure you file within the time deadline! It sounds like you...

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Hi, I am a dentist practicing in Massachussetts, I got into a contract with a dental chain but breached it without working at al

Cheri's answer | Answered on March 20, 2015

You really need to speak to a lawyer providing all the documents and information in order for you to get specific, accurate advice. You need to...

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I switched to a per diem position at work so I could take another job offer. That job fell through.

Cheri's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

If your job is available for you to return to and you choose not to, then you will probably be considered to have voluntarily quit and be...

Cheri L Crow's Answers (443)

My boss is trying to say I quit in order to deny me unemployment. Do I need a lawyer?

Separation Agreement with my former employer

I left my employer and my vacation time (PTO) was not paid... what should I do?

My position at work was eliminated by my employer. They want me to sign an agreement that I voluntary resigned. Is this right?

Am I allowed to talk following an investigation about a co-worker at my company? When does the law require me to keep secrets?

I got terminated a week after giving astandard 2 weeks notice.

I was asked to voluntarily resign from the company by the VP of Engineering, am I eligible for Unemployment benefits?

Can I appeal an unemployment decision if the company states that I quit after the decided to fix the problem, when I quit before

Hi, I am a dentist practicing in Massachussetts, I got into a contract with a dental chain but breached it without working at al

I switched to a per diem position at work so I could take another job offer. That job fell through.