Can you be Given a written warning for absenteeism from work if you have a doctors note in MA

Massachusetts law generally requires that an employer permit an employee to use sick time for illness or medical appointments, so long as enough...

The Massachusetts Judicial Branch has a helpful FAQ section online that addresses this issue: "Q: Why am I summoned to a courthouse so far away?...

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I work for a university. My husband and I are separated. He runs a landscaping business and was hired by the school to do work.

The legality of what your employer has done depends on a number of factors. Only an attorney who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances...

When claiming constructive discharge for hostile work environment, do I still have to give a 2 week resignation?

Determining whether your circumstances amount to constructive discharge is very fact-dependent. Oftentimes what many people consider to be a...

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Self-dealing - termination of employment

Employment termination situations are very fact-dependent. Given your concerns, you should contact an attorney who has experience handling...

Clark county school district broke my Hippa and privacy rights I suffered no monetary loss how much should I ask for ...

Generally there is no private right of action under HIPAA. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services...

I need someone to consult with regarding hippa violations and medical misdiagnosis.

If you believe you were improperly diagnosed, you should contact an attorney licensed in the state where you live who is experienced at handling...

I went to see a lawyer and did not sign any documents, will I still have to pay lawyer?

The Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct provide that when a client retains a lawyer for a single-session consultation or when the total fee...

Can I sue my job for wrongful termination

Generally speaking, an employer can terminate or reduce hours for any employee who does not have a contract limiting such actions. However, if...

What should i do?

Massachusetts and federal law generally prohibit employment discrimination (including adverse employment actions like firing an employee) because...