My employer let me go july 13. they made me wait for my wages till july 14th. they also failed to pay me my owed vacation pay.

I agree with the recommendation that you should talk with an employment lawyer. The facts, as you have presented them, raise serious questions...

Can I only receive a judgement from a conciliation at MCAD or can I also pursue my discrimination case on the state level too?

The answer to your first question is yes, you are permitted to file a lawsuit pro se until you find legal representation. (Obviously it would be...

*** URGENT *** What should we do if the judge issued an eviction order without our presence in court?!?

File an emergency motion to remove the default that entered against you, along with an affidavit that explains (1) why you didn't attend the...

How do I get my security deposit back?

If I were in your position, I would hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit in District Court (regular District Court, not the Small Claims session). You...

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What is the law on withholding rent in MA?

You should be able to do better than withholding your last month's rent. Cross-metered electricity is a breach of quiet enjoyment, in violation of...

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No, those practices don't sound normal to me.

What can we so to stop our landlord constantly harassing us?

It sounds like you may have several potential claims against your landlord. Disconnection of your telephone service may be a breach of quiet...

How much money do ask for to going to court 7 times & is it a fine for carrying over hours from 1 pay period to another

It sounds like a former employee is suing you for unpaid wages. Much more information is needed to answer your question. I think you should...

This sounds like a potential violation of the security deposit law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, s. 15B). If your landlord is in the business of...

Could I take the competitor offer out of the state in the next 3 months?

Judges consider a number of facts when they are deciding whether to enforce a non-compete agreement like yours. One of these facts is whether your...