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The local gas company had been working on my street for several weeks on a new line for the street before I went on vacation...

Erik's answer | Answered on April 30, 2011

You'll need to sue the gas company and/or other parties. You should contact an attorney immediately, as these types of claims can become much more...

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I haven't been paid in 3 weeks and my employer is also lying to customers. How do I get paid, and am I liable for her lies?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 30, 2011

You should contact an employment attorney immediately. Her actions are illegal.

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Employer never educated about FMLA

Erik's answer | Answered on April 29, 2011

No, it is probably not legal. You should consult an employment attorney ASAP. You can google "nela employment" to find one in your state as a...

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Is it legal to pay an employee a salary instead of hourly if they don't supervise other employees?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 29, 2011

There are various ways by which employees may properly be classified as overtime-exempt. One of those ways (but not the only way) is by satisfying...

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I asked for estimate. got one . asked for ok before work done. did job w/o okay

Erik's answer | Answered on April 28, 2011

I agree with Philip, with the caveat that Massachusetts is extremely biased towards consumers. So even in a "he said/she said? situation, you will...

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I worked for 10 years as a 1099 conrtact worker. I went there everyday . One year ago they let me go with 1 day notice.

Erik's answer | Answered on April 27, 2011

I handle these cases and my experience suggests that you may well be able to get help. The first thing that I noticed from your post is that...

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Is it legal to use dash cams in MA?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

Massachusetts is a two party recording state, and there are many situations in which a recording could subject you to criminal liability. The laws...

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Can I receive a 10% pay cut from my employer retroactive to the beginning of the year? I am a principal at a charter school

Erik's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

Are you suggesting that your employer would require you to refund 10% of the pay which you have already received? Or are you suggesting that they...

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Will I be arrested in court after my case is dropped due to an out of state felony warrant?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

If you hire an attorney it is likely that you can manage to arrange a surrender in CA.

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Is there any difference between having a case heard by a arbitrater or having a trial.

Erik's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

An arbitrator is a bit like a judge, but there are relaxed rules of evidence, and usually no rights of appeal. A trial is... a trial. It will...

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

The local gas company had been working on my street for several weeks on a new line for the street before I went on vacation...

I haven't been paid in 3 weeks and my employer is also lying to customers. How do I get paid, and am I liable for her lies?

Employer never educated about FMLA

Is it legal to pay an employee a salary instead of hourly if they don't supervise other employees?

I asked for estimate. got one . asked for ok before work done. did job w/o okay

I worked for 10 years as a 1099 conrtact worker. I went there everyday . One year ago they let me go with 1 day notice.

Is it legal to use dash cams in MA?

Can I receive a 10% pay cut from my employer retroactive to the beginning of the year? I am a principal at a charter school

Will I be arrested in court after my case is dropped due to an out of state felony warrant?

Is there any difference between having a case heard by a arbitrater or having a trial.