Job Refrence/fired

If you were in fact fired, your former employer has every right to disclose this, unless it agreed to keep this fact confidential. That said, many...

Is it legal for employer NOT to pay unpaid vacation time in MA?

If the employer agrees to pay for vacation, it must pay all accrued unused vacation at the time of termination. Failure to do so is a violation of...

You may qualify for the administrative exemption, but this is very fact specific inquiry based on your duties. If you are exempt, you are not...

Can I counter charge an employee for falsely reporting me for unfairly dismissing him?

You probably do not want to counterclaim against him, but you do want to vigorously defend what appears to be a frivolous claim. Feel free to...

Can my employer terminate me for theft without proof?

If you are an at-will employee, yes. However, an employer cannot fire you for an illegal reason, like your race or gender, and say they are firing...

Should we sue?

Is he paid hourly or paid a salary? If the latter, I don't see any claim (unless he is paid so little that he is still regarded as exempt under the...

In my view, an employer can make you take it off or, more accurately, it can fire you for failing to do so. You may have a claim under the Mass....

What is the appropriate jurisdictional state?

First, read the agreement. Does it state that Texas has jurisdiction over you or that lawsuits can be brought in Texas? Even if it doesn't, the...

Can employer terminate during unexpected medical leave before employee has chance to request FMLA?

Did you notify the employer you were hospitalized? If you dis, I believe you have a claim. Feel free to call me monday at 617-426-7400.

Employment laws about being fired from a job.

Yes. A former employer can relate truthful information to a prospective employer. However, many companies, as a matter of practice, simply...