My husband has been placed on unpaid leave from the USPS for an argument with a co-worker (she is still working). It's been almo

Your husband should ask his union these questions. The collective bargaining agreement governs these issues.

Can my employer force me to use my paid vacation days towards plant shutdown days (I am available to work)? I am on H1B visa.

Unfortunately, the answer is yes, the employer can require you to use your vacation days during a plant shutdown. Employers are not required to...

I was terminated recently and I felt it was unfair. The manager called me an hour before my shift tom tell me not to work that

The question here is whether your employer was motivated to terminate your employment because you are pregnant, because of your interactions with...

Is it legal to withold annual reviews ?

An employer is not required, by law, to give employees performance reviews or pay raises, unless you are making less than the minimum wage. Your...

Looking to recover unpaid wages and commissions

Please feel free to call me as soon as possible. I can probably help you collect the money due you. Under Massachusetts law, if you have to sue...

Can I sue for harassment at work....it is not a normal Employer-Employee setup, 1099 situation?

With regard to harassment, in general, harassment that is based on or done because you are member of a protected category (like age, race, gender,...

Am I protected from retaliation from an employer after questioning a wage change?

Without more information, it is difficult to speculate about what is motivating your employer in this situation. Assuming that you are an at-will...

Yes, you may have a claim against your employer for harassment, and the fact that you signed an agreement to go to arbitration instead of court...

Can I sue my employer for unpaid salaries and unpaid taxes (in Massachusetts) ?

Yes, you can sue your employer to recover these amounts. In fact, under the Masachusetts Payment of Wage Law, you may be entitled to recover...

Don't commissions have to be paid within 6 days after the pay period ends in Massachusetts just like wages?

Assuming that you are paid a base wage that is at least minimum wage, and commissions are on top of that, the employer must pay your base wages...