While there is nothing illegal about an employer posting a job of a current employee, you do mention years of bullying. Depending on what has...

I was let go for excessive absenteeism, but I had notes from my doctor. Can employer fight my unemployment benefits?

It is always helpful to speak to a lawyer who regularly practices in the employment area to get advice on what to say (and what not to say) in...

Can my old boss keep me from working at the only other company in the business?

Noncompetes are enforceable in Massachusetts if necessary to protect a legitimate business interest of your former employer and reasonable in...

Can I sue my employer for unpaid salaries and unpaid taxes (in Massachusetts) ?

A case under The Massachusetts Wage Act, which provides for triple damages and attorneys fees, must be filed within 3 years of the violation(s) and...

I worked for a company Monday's-Friday's from 7:00a-3:30p. I was only paid for 40hrs weekly. Am I entitled to any lost wages?

Typically, a 8 1/2 hour workday includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. If this is your situation, then there are no lost wages to be paid. If...

I have been on maternity leave and was returning this week. we have 6 workers there and doctor called to terminate me, can they?

Based on the facts you describe, it sounds like you have a good claim for discrimination. The law provides you protection since there are 6...

I assume you have already completed your claim for unemployment and are waiting for word that you have been approved and that payments are coming. ...

In Massachusetts, the MCAD and the EEOC have what is called a "work-sharing agreement," which means that the agencies cooperate with each other to...

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Is this legal for my company to do?

The federal Portal-to-Portal Act states that the principles which apply in determining whether or not time spent in travel is working time depend...

If you informed the "new employer" that you accepted the job based on that offer letter and reasonably acted to your detriment in reliance on that...