Is state court or federal court a better venue to sue for an unpaid wage claim?

Short answer is state court since enforcing a state statute and rules are more straightforward. Wage Act provides for attorneys fees so it would...

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My question is should I sign the Severance agreement or should I seek legal action. Thank you.

You should not sign the agreement without talking to an employment lawyer who can advise you on the pros and cons of your options including...

I am an employer i need your help on " what kind of registration, an employer required if he /she is willing to work on 1099.

Be aware that even if the employee agrees that is not the last word. As stated by the prior answers, it is almost impossible to have a worker...

Come full circle, what will law community in this little corner say about "TATTOO RIGHTS"?

Employees in Massachusetts are at will so unless an employer is in violation of discrimination laws, it does not have to hire someone with a tattoo...

Employer withholding pay.

While employees must be paid for the time they work, in advising on how you should proceed, it is important to know the terms of your employment...

My employer calculated my hourly wage by dividing my bimonthly salary by 15 days(!), and then 8 hours. I only work weekdays.

A basic formula would be Bi-monthly payment times 24 pay periods = Gross Annual Salary Average 22 working days a month during a 12 month...

In Mass. what is the minimum amount of hours an employer must pay you when you show up for work and are only schedule for 2.5 h

If you are scheduled for 3 or more hours and then your employer only has you work for less than 3 hours, you must be paid your regular pay for...

If I job search, can potential employers request and view my personnel file from my current employer?

I believe that almost all employers would refuse such a request since they would be opening themselves up to claims of violations of the...

Should I file a wage complaint with the AG?

In these situations, it often makes sense to retain a lawyer who sends a demand letter to the former employer on your behalf that includes the...

Should We Sue?

I think he should inform Human Resources Officer if company has one or a superior if not. He should say that he believes he is being subjected to...