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Hi.When I was 18 I was charged with a minor in possession of alcohol, and found guilty.
What must I answer on background checks
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Answered on November 02, 2011
No question about criminal history can be on a job application in Massachusetts anymore. During the hiring process, the employer is limited and...
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I live in Massachusetts, is it legal for a fast food company to take the tips we claim out of our paychecks?
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Answered on December 10, 2010
It sounds like it violates both the Massachusetts Wage Act and Tips law. Depending on your base pay, it may also violate minimum wage law. You...
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What to request as a credit or discount for upstairs fire, causing minor water damage in my apartment?
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Answered on October 13, 2010
If anything was damaged, you should be reimbursed for repair/replacement costs. You may want to seek a rent abatement for the few days you were...
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Throwing knives at work
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Answered on October 13, 2010
It is unclear what you are hoping to accomplish. Does it matter whether he is terminated or prosecuted, so long as he stops throwing...
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Previous employer did not provide health insurance.
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Answered on October 13, 2010
You will have to pursue the employer as a creditor in the bankruptcy process. You may get some small piece out of it. I'd recommend you speak...
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I am on my H1B status and Employer not generating paystub.
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Answered on October 13, 2010
I strongly suggest you contact the Attorney General's office. They can audit your employer's books.
Fair Labor Hotline: (617) 727-3465.
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I used to recieve unemployement because I had car accident and I am not able to work. they stopped to paying me
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Answered on October 13, 2010
You cannot collect unemployment benefits if you are unable to work. It is a requirement that you are able to work in order to collect.
Collecting...
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If approved for unemployment, can an employer appeal and if over turned am I responsible to pay back the unemployment income?
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Answered on October 13, 2010
It depends on what stage you are in. Have a lawyer review the paperwork.
Even if you have to repay, that can be waived if financial circumstances...
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I work at a restaurant and tonight I sent an order thought and it was the wrong dish. Now my boss is making me pay for the dish
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Answered on October 13, 2010
It depends on how things are worded and handled. It is quite difficult for it to be a valid wage deduction. However, it is akin to damaging...
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Can an employer refuse to give a paycheck until a certain time of day even if you leave before that time?
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Answered on March 29, 2010
The Massachusetts Wage Act is pretty technical and it depends on how the pay period it structured. Thus, depending more on the facts it may be...
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