Can I sue for hostile work environment; due to constant bullying and sexual harassment?

It sounds like you have several possible claims including constructive discharge (essentially an involuntary termination based on conditions being...

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Workplace romances and friendships can cause a number of real and perceived problems for employers. In particular, relationships between...

How do I obtain a copy of my employment file from my former Massachusetts public employer?

Massachusetts law provides that an employee shall be given a copy of the employee's personnel record within 5 business days of submission of a...

Can a company violate their own employee handbook/contract without penalty.

I would point out to your employer that under the Massachusetts Wage Act, M.G.L. c. 149, § 148, employers must pay weekly or bi weekly the wages...

There are no federal or Massachusetts laws regarding the maximum temperature in the workplace although it cannot be a health hazard. While hot,...

I was terminated along with insurance for needing to take medical leave for my back! i had not been with company long enough.

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act does not protect you because you were not there for 12 months. You might have a claim of disability or...

I have an upcoming unemployment hearing, but can't afford a lawyer. What do I do?

The first thing you should do is go to the unemployment office handling your matter and get a copy of your file. Then you can read what the...

Can I sue my home care agency for bounced check, unpaid overtime, and not giving me care plans?

With regard to your wages, you must be paid time and a half for all of your hours over 40 in any one week. Employer must also pay wages when due...

While DUA will allow, if approved, persons to continue to collect while participating in approved training programs, it is unlikely that an...

Will my offense from over 10 years ago be able to be used against me?

You should go to the website for Massachusetts Legal Services. They have a document entitled Know Your Rights Criminal Record Sealing and CORI...