In Massachusetts does an employer have to pay you in a lump sum upon elimination of your job position?
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Answered on October 12, 2018
Your former employer must pay you for all earned wages - when they fail to do that, the law mandates you are entitled to three times that amount as...
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Salary pay clarification?
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Answered on September 10, 2018
No, you cannot legally be "docked" pay that you've earned. It sounds like you may also have an overtime claim. Just because you're paid salary does...
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I was fired from a sales/marketing position when owner decided he wanted the whole commission.
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Answered on September 10, 2018
Yes, under certain circumstances, commissions are "wages," and the failure to pay them promptly can trigger strict penalties to the employer. You...
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Can my employer deduct money from my pay for patients who have not paid their bills?
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Answered on September 07, 2018
No - and if you are classified as an "independent contractor," there are likely other issues with your pay that are unlawful. You should have a MA...
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If you quit ur job can they hold your money ?
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Answered on August 10, 2018
I agree. It's illegal to withhold earned wages. If he quit, he must be paid in full at the next pay period. If he was fired/terminated, he must...
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Is the employees entitled to hold a pay due to missing paper work in the office? Also they have to pay earn PTO?
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Answered on August 03, 2018
No - this is illegal. You don't have to wait to file a complaint with the Attorney General - hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit now. Most...
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Can an employer require an employee that has been laid off to travel 4 hours to return work materials?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
If MA law is applicable to your situation, then your employer cannot withhold your earned wages, nor force you to work for free for the luxury of...
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How can I receive money from my employer who didn't pay me for months at minimum wage?
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Answered on July 19, 2018
The only way to really obtain your unpaid wages, is to file a lawsuit against your former employer. Most law firms, like mine, are happy to...
Can employers like massage envy require massage therapists to be on the clock, but not get paid ?
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Answered on July 16, 2018
It depends. Generally, workers must be paid at least minimum wage for all compensable hours worked - if with tips, you're not making minimum...
Has my employer misclassified me as an independent contractor?
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Answered on May 17, 2018
Yes, you are an employee in the eyes of MA law, regardless of what your boss says. The significance is, you may be entitled to overtime pay for...
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