Can I refuse to be reduced to part time work if my boss insists?

You should consult an employment lawyer who can get more details from you. An initial conversation should not cost you anything so make a call. ...

Can my employer of 17 years force me to sign something stating how much weight I can or can't lift? I am being singled out.

You really need to have a consult with an employment lawyer. Your rights and courses of action will very much depend on the specific facts of your...

The terms of the written agreement will govern but generally you can explore a competing job but not act on it before the non-compete ends. During...

Right to view EE file at current employer

I have summarized the applicable major provisions of Mass Gen Laws chapter 149, section 52C governing personnel records. Please note that a...

The fact that I move to another state is enough good reason to get the unemployment benefits?

If you have to quit your job for a very important compelling personal reason, you may qualify for unemployment benefits. The Department of...

What is the minimum maternity leave given in MA?

An employer with 6 or more employees must allow an employee to take up to 8 weeks of unpaid leave and return to her job to have a child. The...

Holiday pay - employee receives regular pay and time and 1/2 for the holiday (total double time and half

Massachusetts Blue Laws govern working on Sundays and holidays and can depend on the business you are in and which holiday you are referring to. ...

Do I need to wait until after I have signed my severance payment release before I can apply for unemployment in Massachusetts?

Something does not sound right here. If these are involuntary layoffs, then whether or not you sign releases of claims, you should be able to...

An employee handbook is not necessarily a binding contract between an employer and an employee but in this situation it is irrelevant because the...

I live in mass and I gave a 2 week notice to my employer and she said I owe here money can she hold my check

In Massachusetts, an employer cannot withhold wages as an offset to monies owed to it by an employee even if the employee agreed to the withholding...