Questions answered by Michael A. Goldstein

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Should my pay rate fluctuates every pay?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 26, 2015

You have a right to be paid the agreed upon amount for the hours you work and the differential based upon shifts and days. If you have not been...

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I know a place who's employer makers his employee work for 12 hours without proper break and less pay

Michael's answer | Answered on July 26, 2015

You can contact the Attorney General's Office to report what you perceive as unlawful business practices.

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Is it possible to insure that a plan to depose two people on the same day cannot be foiled by extensive cross of the first?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

When you schedule a deposition, and start asking questions, you open the door for the deponent's counsel to rehabilitate his or her client through...

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Wage garnishment

Michael's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

You should contact a debt relief attorney in Florida today to discuss if you can have the order vacated based upon the wrong information contained...

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How likely to be sued?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

If you requested verification of the debt and the third party debt collector fails to provide proof in writing, then you will be able to introduce...

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Must Co. abide by termination provision in 'Sales Rep Agreement' (SRA) or has grounds to sever earlier due to breach?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

In Massachusetts, there is case law that states that if a company enters into an employment agreement, or even has a handbook and written policies,...

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Offered a job, stated as a temp position, was hired full-time, now being terminated because my sister is a manager

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

In Massachusetts, most people work as an employee at will. What this means is that your employer can fire you for any reason they want, or even no...

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Co signed for auto owner of vehicle dropped car insurance which I did not know, car was damaged totaled, owner will not pay

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

You will need to sue the person who is responsible for a car crash. ln some situations they may have other insurance that provides an overlap for...

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Need help understanding employee agreement with previous employer and how it prohibits my duties in present employment position.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

It is difficult to give any advice in this forum without first reviewing the actual agreement. Your best bet is to schedule an appointment with an...

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Is it legal under Massachusetts law for a company to not allow you to take paid rest periods on a regular basis?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

There has been case law in Massachusetts which holds that an employee handbook may be construed as a contract and if the employer does not follow...

Michael A. Goldstein's Answers (833)

Should my pay rate fluctuates every pay?

I know a place who's employer makers his employee work for 12 hours without proper break and less pay

Is it possible to insure that a plan to depose two people on the same day cannot be foiled by extensive cross of the first?

Wage garnishment

How likely to be sued?

Must Co. abide by termination provision in 'Sales Rep Agreement' (SRA) or has grounds to sever earlier due to breach?

Offered a job, stated as a temp position, was hired full-time, now being terminated because my sister is a manager

Co signed for auto owner of vehicle dropped car insurance which I did not know, car was damaged totaled, owner will not pay

Need help understanding employee agreement with previous employer and how it prohibits my duties in present employment position.

Is it legal under Massachusetts law for a company to not allow you to take paid rest periods on a regular basis?