Company I was layed off from in dec 2011 won't hire me. more than qualified think my age has something to do with it

From the facts you have stated, it sounds like you at least have an argument that there is age discrimination. You should consult with an...

You are in a tough situation that needs to be navigated carefully. Massachusetts law doe not require overtime pay for over 40 hours for bona fide...

Job Refrence/fired

If you were "fired", your former employer can choose to state that when called by a new prospective employer. If this was not the result of...

In MA, do employers have to offer dental insurance to employees?

Depending on the reason you are not being offered dental insurance while other employees have it, you may have a discrimination claim. Also, if...

Terminated same day I submitted a doctors note.

You may have a valid disability discrimination claim which will depend on more specific information about your situation including what are the...

Unless you work in an exempted industry such as iron, paper, print, glass, letterpress, bleaching or dyeing works (or such other industry exempted...

Do you answer questions concerning wrongful termination?

The short answer is yes, they can. In Massachusetts, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason so long as it is not an...

My employer wants me to sign a standard release form . I want to go after him for lost growth on my 401K,

Is the release form specifically related to the 401(k) deposit issue? If so, I would not think there is any reason for you to sign it. Were you...

I was forced to take my time off in my workplace, because my MOTHER need interpreter when she goes for her medical services.

Is your issue that your employer made you take time off for which you did not get paid or did the employer reduce your vacation/personal time by...

Can I sue my former employer for wages that he withheld wrongfully?

Massachusetts has a Wage Act that requires employers to pay employees their earned wages and to do so within a specified period of time of the...