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...

Are bankruptcy adversary proceedings subject to LOCAL district court rules?

Adversary proceedings in Boston all follow the local rules found at http://www.mab.uscourts.gov/mab/local-rules-standing-orders. However, you...

Is it legal to fire employees that don't show up for work during a snow emergency?

It really depends on a number of factors. Your employer can not ask you to do something that would reasonably put your heath and safety at risk,...

My employer just vaguely fired me for putting a restraining order on his son what are my legal rights?

This is a very fact specific question and it is difficult for any of us to answer on the forum without a much more detailed conversation. We...

Can a company deny payment of bonus earned in 2014 for being on FMLA leave in 2015?

As others have correctly pointed out, this is a very fact specific question, and I would first want to know if there is any written contract that...

Employment legal help and advice needed.

it sounds like you're dealing with a combination of workplace bullying a hostile work environment and even some sexual harassment you would be well...

My former employer refuses to pay me for last three days work. What can I do?

in Massachusetts under the wage act an employer must provide you your final paycheck on the day you're terminated. If they don't they may be...

I left my job an they did not give me my earned paid time off money

under Massachusetts law it is required that you must be paid all earned vacation time pursuant to the Massachusetts wage act. If your employer is...

Can my employer hold my last paychecks as punishment?

There is a law in Massachusetts which requires an employer to provide you with your final paycheck on the date of your termination or at the next...

My son was put out of work for a week, was not allowed to return early but upon return was suspended for missing a holiday week

In Massachusetts there are certain laws that protect employees who have physical disabilities even if only for a limited period time and if an...