If this is a union position, the employee should consult with his/her union steward. Terms of the collective bargaining agreement cannot be...

Can an employer require seasonal employees to sign a paper promising not to file for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts?

No employer in Massachusetts can enter into an agreement with you to waive unemployment benefits. Whether you otherwise qualify is a different...

Unemployment or Worker's Comp? MASSACHUSETTS

If you have not resolved the situation, you may wish now to reassess your capabilities. Also, depending on your capacity and the length of time...

I am a per diem physical therapist and my client referrals have been unjustly terminated. It may be age discrimination (I am 64)

Unless you have evidence it was based on your age, you likely have no claim against the employer. In Mass., you can be fired for good reason, bad...

Can an employer terminate a sick employee who can not provide a return to work date?

Unfortunately, I must agree with prior counsel. As the employee was there for only 3 months, they could not have put in the time necessary to...

Workplace verbal abuse

There is very little you can do, but quit and/or report the managers to their superiors. If you are in a union, you can grieve the matter. If the...

That is a rather difficult question. Your employer cannot dock your pay. But, if you negligently damaged his property or breached your employment...

I signed a job offer from an employer, but now I changed my mind. Can I still back out?

Prior responding counsel is correct; they likely have no claim against you, as at-will employment works both ways. (Assuming, of course, you made...

Do the current employees have rights against those filing lawsuits against the new owner.

You can hire an attorney and seek to intervene in the action, as being harmed by the restraining order. If you have not already done so, I would...

Am I eligible for a layoff?

You likely have no claim against the employer unless there is discrimination or you have a written agreement to the contrary. However, you would...