My employer changed my hours and is forcing me to work until 7pm. My boss knows I cant do this!

In Massachusetts, unless you have an employment contract specifying the hours you would work, or some other document that would demonstrate your...

I was working for a law firm in florida for over a year, I didn't got all my wages paid, what can I do?

Each state has its own provisions regarding the payment of wages upon the termination of employment, whether such termination is voluntary or...

I got robbed and beat at gunpoint while delivering a pizza for pizza hut. they did not follow store policy, do i have a case?

You have a workers' compensation case, but not a lawsuit in the traditional sense against your employer. In Massachusetts, any claim for physical...

Should I tell my employer I am pregnant for the full time position I am about to start in 3 weeks time?

In Massachusetts it is unlawful to fire someone because of their pregnancy. It is considered a form of gender discrimination, which violates...

If I quit my job due to sexual harassment, can I sue for lost wages?

An employer can be held liable for the misconduct of employees of other companies so long as you gave your own employer notice of the misconduct...

In Massachusetts privacy among private individuals and employers is governed by the Massachusetts Privacy Act. The courts employ a balancing test...

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I was hired by "my employer" with the understanding that I had a criminal record, then was fired 6months later for having a rec.

In Massachusetts an employer cannot directly ask a prospective employee about their criminal background, but they are allowed to conduct...

How much money can you get from a retail supermarket for being assaulted by one of there employees

I'm not sure about the money, but my initial concern is whether you can hold the market responsible at all. This is called vicarious liability,...

My husband 's ex-wife keep disturbing my life,should I ask for restraining order

What you might be in need of is a harassment prevention order, pursuant to MGL Chapter 258E. Restraining orders are limited to those persons...

Is the judge likely to look at my husband's marrital conduct when considering the $300,000 inheritance my mother gave me?

I would only add to the prior responses that while the conduct of the parties is taken into consideration, the court will not typically look at his...