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In MA is it legal for an employer to keep hiring employees to reduce hours of current employees and avoid paying out benefits?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
Absent being subject to an individual or union contract that binds anyone to staffing levels, yes this is legal and your suspicion as to why it is...
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Do I need to allow my employer to take a copy of my new SS Card after changing my name?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
If your name has changed legally, I don't think they can refuse that, although if your ss # is unchanged, as a practical matter, mainly tax...
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I am a co-signer on a car for a friend who stopped making payments. Is there anything that a lawyer can help me with to solve it
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Answered on October 12, 2015
If you co-signed the loan, you are liable and there is likely nothing that can be done about that. All a lawyer can do is perhaps help you locate...
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I work at a hospital in western Ma. A coworker is changing my hours in the schedule book without my consent or knowledge.
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Answered on October 12, 2015
If without your knowledge, how do you know it is occurring? Is this person a supervisor of yours, and if so, does this person have the authority to...
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Is the landlord responsible for the water bill in the state of Massachusetts ?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
Depends on your lease. Here is the statute for RESIDENTIAL use, which turns on separate metering. In your COMMERCIAL context, anything can go by...
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My sister recently lost her condo to foreclosure auction. What's the next step?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
Most real estate attorneys should be able to help. Look for those who indicate they deal with foreclosures. She will need to answer the...
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Would we be able to sue dodge?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
Did you contact your insurer regarding a rental? That should've happened, but over a year later, I doubt they'd accept your claim as timely. I'm...
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Are we legally allowed to tell our son to leave once he is 18 even though he has not graduated high school?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
I don't believe you can just kick him out onto the street. But continued activity thru the criminal justice system is an option, but now he will be...
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Can you turn around and press assault charges on someone after telling the police you didn't want to the day of?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
Yes, it's possible. Whether he prevails or the authorities decide to prosecute is a far different, and unlikely, matter.
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Having continued issues with neighbors across the street.
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Answered on October 12, 2015
See a local attorney about options. They may, however, be limited. Talking to the police may also guide you, although this doesn't sound as if it...
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