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Seeking attorney in mass and nh that handles HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

There are many very good employment lawyers on Avvo who practice in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. You can use the Find a lawyer tool on the top...

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Is my boss going to get fired due to a EEOC claim?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

The EEOC does not have jurisdiction to terminate an employee from a company. They can however, issue a judgment against the company and the...

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Is punishing an employee who reports sexual harassment with a "write - up" legal?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

In Massachusetts you have 300 days from the last discriminating act to file a claim for sexual harassment. You also have 2 or 3 years to file a...

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What type of lawyer do i need?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

You should speak with an attorney who handles wrongful terminations. However, you should know that in Massachusetts, an employer can fire you for...

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Wrongful termination

Michael's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

I am sorry to hear about your injury and the loss of your job. If you were injured while conducting a business activity and were out for more...

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Is it okay to display and distribute sexual objects in a workplace setting for fund-raising purposes?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

If this was simply a one time thing, and your employer has tried to keep everyone calm about it, although it may be deemed improper workplace...

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Will i ever get my money and my answers

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

you should call your attorney and request a status update immediately. You only have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit and...

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I lost my part time job, some family and friends, I even had to move because of something the newspaper wrote. What can I do?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

In Massachusetts unless you have a contract for employment that is signed by both you and the employer and specifies the conditions of employment,...

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The USAO Finc'l Litigation Unit increased my mthly resti pymnt from $100 to $500, i can't pay $500. What recourse do I have?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

There may be a way for you to have the payment schedule altered to allow you to pay based upon what you can afford rather then what the government...

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I have about $150,000 worth of student loans. I'm a single mother and wondering if bankruptcy is an option I should look into.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Student loans are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, there are exceptions if you can demonstrate a severe financial hardship that...

Michael A. Goldstein's Answers (830)

Seeking attorney in mass and nh that handles HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Is my boss going to get fired due to a EEOC claim?

Is punishing an employee who reports sexual harassment with a "write - up" legal?

What type of lawyer do i need?

Wrongful termination

Is it okay to display and distribute sexual objects in a workplace setting for fund-raising purposes?

Will i ever get my money and my answers

I lost my part time job, some family and friends, I even had to move because of something the newspaper wrote. What can I do?

The USAO Finc'l Litigation Unit increased my mthly resti pymnt from $100 to $500, i can't pay $500. What recourse do I have?

I have about $150,000 worth of student loans. I'm a single mother and wondering if bankruptcy is an option I should look into.