Yes, it sounds like you have a potential claim for breach of contract, among other possible claims. The viability and strength of any claims will...

Pooled tips can only be distributed to "wait staff" employees. Here's the legal definition: "Wait staff employee", a person, including a waiter,...

Can i be paid strictly commission in the state of Massachusetts. And can a previous employer keep my work tools item etc?

Under Massachusetts law, if you worked overtime, your employer was required to pay you separate and additional overtime pay, in addition to any...

How would i start a class action lawsuit?

This sounds like a violation of the Massachusetts Tips Law, which means you likely are entitled to damages. If enough people were affected, you...

Is my employer required to pay me 1.4x my rate for labor day?

It depends on the size of the company and your job. Generally, if the store employs more than 7 people and you are a cashier or salesperson or the...

HOW DO 100% SALES PEOPLE NOW,THAT THE MA. SJC HAS SAID THAT AUTO DEALERSHIP , ( WAS ALWAYS HAD TO BE PAYING OVERTIME AND SUNDAY

There are many cases pending against auto dealers in Massachusetts, including a number being handled by our firm (we also handled the Sleepy's...

Hours worked for employees on salary? Different on target earnings for employed with same responsibility/job title?

You need to find out if you are exempt or non-exempt from overtime, which will depend on your duties. Your proper classification is determined by...

You should have a lawyer investigate this further. Among other things, it is important to determine whether they are doing this to avoid paying you...

As a general rule, an employer can ask you to stay longer and then fire you if you refuse to stay. But if there is more to the story, the answer...

Will a Massachusetts employer be able to see 12 year old dismissed misdemeanor arrest record from New Hampshire?

In some situations under Massachusetts law, an employer cannot lawfully ask you about certain types of criminal history information, including the...