I am independent contractor whose company's owner is withholding my final paycheck unlawfully and need to know my options.

It's almost impossible to be correctly classified as an independent contractor in Massachusetts. More than likely, regardless of whatever you...

My company didn't pay my commission according to my contract. Is it possible?

In some circumstances, commissions are actually "wages" and if your company fails to pay them, you're entitled to three times the amount. You...

If my commision pay does not meet minimum wage should my employer be making up the difference?

You should call a plaintiff's lawyer in MA today. Most, like my office, will speak with you for free to evaluate your potential claim. You're...

My boss fired me without giving me a paycheck that day. What can I do? ( In MA)

If you're not furnished with everything you're owed on the last day - you are likely entitled to three times that amount for the employer's failure...

Is it legal for the owner/manager of a bar to pool tips with another bartender?

Generally speaking, service workers cannot be required to share tips with non-service workers/managers. You may be entitled to three times...

My employer has not been deducting taxes from my paycheck. I am given 1099 forms for every year.

Most likely, you are misclassified as an independent contractor. If the work you perform is within the scope of the regular course of business of...

After two years as a "temporary worker" are you considered a common-law employee in Massachusetts?”

If the company is classifying you as an "independent contractor," not paying benefits that your fellow workers enjoy, and not withholding taxes,...

Docking/personal injury/ sexual harrasment/intimidation for one company!

Generally speaking, an employer can't randomly deduct items from your earned wages. More information is needed with regard to the other issues...

I work for a mystery shopping company who refuses to pay their shoppers for their work for ridiculous reasons. This company

I suggest you call an employment litigator here in MA without delay - most firms, like mine, will speak to you for free for an initial...

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I don't think the IC contract I signed is legal. I just agreed to it because I needed the work. Then I was treated horribly.

You should contact an employment litigator Today; most, like my office, will give you a free initial consultation to evaluate and determine...