Store manager lies about corporate policy. Would this be considered harassment / Workplace harassment?

I agree that you likely have no cause of action as long as you are getting a total of 30 minutes of break time for every 6 hours you work. However,...

I was receiving severance pay until may 10th, 2011 and my employer stopped my severance until further notice as of april 8th.

If you entered into a written severance agreement then this is a simple breach of contract claim any attorney should be able to handle. I suggest...

I work for a big corporation, that gave me a warning about facebook. Is it lawful to fire someone over facebook comments?

Yes, as an at-will employee, you can be fired by the Company for any reason at all so long as it is not an illegal reason. Terminating you for...

Employer's headquarters located outside the State, but operates a business inside of the State, does Mass employment laws apply?

Yes, you should either consult with a Massachusetts based attorney or file a complaint yourself with the Massachusetts Commission Against...

How can a contract employer demand a month’s notice from a 1099 contractor? I am trying to quit because I'm very unhappy.

Your question raises several employment issues. First,it appears that you may have been misclassified as an independent contractor when you are in...

This is illegal under both the Fair Labor Standards Act and Massachusetts law. Both federal and state law as applied to the circumstances you...

I won an appeal for my unemployment benefits in MA I heard that my employer would appeal this they have 30 days to appeal will

Yes, if they appeal you will receive notice. Obviously make sure that the DUA has your correct contact information on file, but it sounds like they...

I won an appeal for my unemployment benefits in MA I heard that my employer would appeal this they have 30 days to appeal will

Yes, if they appeal you will receive notice. Obviously make sure that the DUA has your correct contact information on file, but it sounds like they...

What is the time limit for filing a private lawsuit for employment discrimination?

You must file a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination within 300 days of the alleged incident. Here is the MCAD's...

Massachusetts overtime pay

This is illegal under Massachusetts' overtime law. Your girlfriend would now be entitled triple damages and attorney's fees associated with...