Generally, if an employer requires you to wear a "uniform," the employer has to pay for it. The question here is whether the requirement to wear...

What are my rights as a server?

I agree with my colleagues, as well. It sounds like your employer is using threats and intimidation to engage in blatant violations of the wage...

Can my employer do this? Can they tell me I have to tip them if I am not making money that day?

Massachusetts has very strict rules regarding tips. It may be unlawful for your employer to require you to tip out other employees, depending on...

The employer may have violated Massachusetts law, because there are restrictions (1) on what type of criminal history information they can ask...

By all means, tell them the real reason. As a general rule, if you had good cause for failing to meet a requirement, then your benefits should not...

Can my employer claim my tips

It depends what you mean. If your employer is taking some of your tips and keeping them, that is clearly wrong. If your employer is making you...

Massachusetts employer unilaterally and unannounced reduces pay after hours already worked

Your employer has most likely violated federal overtime laws (restaurants are exempt from Massachusetts overtime laws, but not from federal...

What is the legal amount I can ask for in mediation for sexual harassment & emotional distress.

You're generally going to be better off having an experienced attorney with you, but that might not be an option. If you have to go it alone, some...

I agree that you likely are bound by the agreement and will have to pay back the money to the extent the agreement requires you to. I say "likely"...

Employee/Legal search

In my view, this practice may violate the Massachusetts right-to-privacy law, which applies to employers (as well as others). The question is...