Can I collect unemployment benefits in Massachusette while awaiting a hearing for workers comp which I have been denied.

You cannot claim in the workers' comp case that you are unable to work, then claim in the unemployment case that you were able to work. Having...

I am looking for a lawyer south of boston,ma that handles job bullying and not getting paid overtime pay

Please feel free to contact me regarding your issues.

The question is whether you are an "employee" within the meaning of 149 ch 52C, which defines employee as “a person currently employed or formerly...

Bullying in the workplace, are there attorneys who take cases on contingency fees? When there is a bill waiting for approval?

It is difficult to answer your question, as I don't know many of the facts--are you still working there? Were you fired? Laid off? Quit? What...

Looking for employment law question.

No. You are required to pay employees for all hours they work in a work week. Comp time can rarely be used by any employers other than federal,...

It is not legal for your friend's employer to ask questions about your friend's sex life, particularly when the person asking the questions is her...

I was on Maternity leave and while being on my leave my boss called me stating that they would no longer need me full time.

It is difficult to determine whether or not you have a case against your former employer. In Massachusetts, an employer is required to provide...

Should I go to court or accept mediation for an employment discrimination complaint?

You need a lawyer to represent you in this matter. A good employment lawyer will be able to evaluate how much you would get if you went to court...

I have been touched on my sides and called baby and also been kiss on the check and nothing is being done.

If your employer has a human resources department, start there. If they do not (and it sounds like they don't) then talk to any manager with whom...

Can I file a lawsuit if I was misclassified as an independent contractor?

Paying an individual as an independent contractor instead of as an employee can be a violation of several different laws, for example, unemployment...