What steps should be taken to file unemployment insurance ?

It would be prudent to transfer your ownership to your wife and not be involved in "working" the business to avoid any possible issues with...

How to pursue unpaid freelance fees.

You should probably retain a Massachusetts lawyer to represent you. A demand letter from the lawyer could be sent first to see if that will get...

Am I entitled to severance pay?

While the specific terms of the contract will definitely govern, based on your information there is a good chance that they can accelerate the...

Relocated to Boston from Seattle, and my job title/position change.

It is imperative that you review your situation and documents with an experienced employment lawyer to know your rights and obligations and then...

Federal regulations specifically state that “Time spent by an employee in travel as part of his principal activity, such as travel from job site to...

Can a commissioned sales person be scheduled to come in an hour earlier to do stock work, clean etc and not be paid?

You should consult with an employment lawyer and provide the details but it initially sounds like you should be paid for this time and if so, the...

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After leaving a job, how soon is the company required to pay money owed (salary, commissions and expenses)?

If you were terminated by the company as opposed to quitting, then your salary is required to be paid to you in full on your last day of work...

Can my supervisor consider a belligerent joke funny when he says "bend over for a bonus" or "this room is for white only" is th?

Before pursuing any legal action, you may be able to get this to stop (and create a record if they do not correct or if any adverse actions are...

My question is can I sue my current employer for discrimination? What options or measures can I take to sue?

To try to nip this issue in the bud, you should seek an employment lawyer to write a letter to your employer informing it that it is in violation...

DO NOT SIGN A RESIGNATION. If they want to fire you or lay you off, then they should do so and you should file for unemployment benefits. If they...