I lost my part time job, some family and friends, I even had to move because of something the newspaper wrote. What can I do?

In Massachusetts unless you have a contract for employment that is signed by both you and the employer and specifies the conditions of employment,...

The USAO Finc'l Litigation Unit increased my mthly resti pymnt from $100 to $500, i can't pay $500. What recourse do I have?

There may be a way for you to have the payment schedule altered to allow you to pay based upon what you can afford rather then what the government...

I have about $150,000 worth of student loans. I'm a single mother and wondering if bankruptcy is an option I should look into.

Student loans are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, there are exceptions if you can demonstrate a severe financial hardship that...

Can I do anything about my company being negligent and letting employees back in a building that was unsafe?

There may be a whistleblower / public policy issue at stake here. You need to discuss the specific facts with an employment attorney who can help...

Can my wife sue her employer she was sexually harassed and harassed by two people in the work place

I'm sorry to hear about your wife situation at work these types of matters should never be allowed to occur. In Massachusetts there is a two...

Do I have a case?

if you were injured in the course of your employment while doing a part of your job that is normal than any medical bills and lost pay likely would...

In ma. what happens

In a typical Chapter 7 case, the Debtors generally do not have assets that exceed the exemptions allowed under the Federal or state rules. ...

Can an employer be held responsible for not offering FMLA in time of personal distress?

You may have had a right to FMLA however not every employer has a requirement to offer it. first you must have been employed for at least 12...

I am independent contractor whose company's owner is withholding my final paycheck unlawfully and need to know my options.

Under the Massachusetts Wage Act an employee or independent contractor must be provided all wages due to them. should the employer fail to pay...

The general rule is that a typo is not going to get you out of a non-compete. However, if the name of the company on the agreement is not related...