Is it illegal to audio tape public conversations

Yes, it is illegal to secretly record a conversation pursuant to the MA Wiretapping Law. However, if you inform the person "I am recording," then...

Are teachers excluded from overtime compensation?

Based on the information you provided, and assuming you perform job duties typical of any teacher, then you are exempt from the overtime laws under...

Is it ok to tie a severance payment to an employee based on the condition that a consulting agreement is signed too?

I agree with the attorneys' prior answers but wanted to add that this is LIKELY legal. A severance agreement is a contract, most typically one...

If work puts me out on medical leave do i still get paid?

I am sorry for what happened to you. If you have vacation time at your work you should be able to use that to be paid. If you have short term...

After 25 years can my employer suspend me without pay for refusing to travel.

You may need to consult an attorney regarding this issue. First off, if you have different job duties and responsibilities than your coworkers,...

I am an employer i need your help on " what kind of registration, an employer required if he /she is willing to work on 1099.

I deduce from your question that you want to know whether you can classify a worker as an independent contractor, and then if you do, what...

Employment Notice Period?

I agree with the other attorneys' answers here. I comment just to add that the employer cannot require you to work there an additional 4 weeks due...

Legal to be terminated after showing employer a restraining order you have on an individual (for safety reasons)?

I am sorry for the situation you find yourself in. It would appear your employer has made a difficult situation worse. First off, in Massachusetts...

Come full circle, what will law community in this little corner say about "TATTOO RIGHTS"?

I am not sure what the problem is from reading your question. What I take is that you own a business and want a standard company policy that all...

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My present employer shared personal information about my salary to a future co worker,what recourse do I have?

I do not think the disclosure of your salary to one other individual, even a coworker, would be an invasion of privacy under Massachusetts law....