Employers have broad discretion to manage their workforce, including setting compensation levels. Unless you are covered under a collective...

Labor Law

Does the employer have a policy regarding bridging seniority? If so, you should review that policy to see if it clears up this discrepancy. It...

Can lies about sexual activity at work be considered sexual harassment?

Rumors at work (whether true or not) about your sexual activities could constitute sexual harassment. To have a viable claim, the harassment would...

It depends on the employer's policy. If the employer has a policy or routine practice of paying out accrued PTO when an employee quits, then the...

Is it unlawful to share personal information with anybody without the parties permission?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US law designed to protect patients' medical records and other health...

What rights do I have as a salaried, exempt employee?

If you are truly exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, then your employer can require overtime without providing extra pay. There are some...

Do single working moms have any rights with regards to overtime?

Employers can require employees to work overtime. You might try explaining your situation to your boss. Perhaps there are other employees who...

Are employment contracts completely legally binding?

An employment lawyer would need to evaluate the contract and your working situation to be able to give you a careful evaluation. If you are...

Is it okay to terminate an employment contract before starting the job?

An employment lawyer would need to evaluate the contract that you signed to give you a careful evaluation. However, I can share that "at will"...

What could happen if I breach an employment contract?

An employment lawyer would need to analyze the contract that you siged to give you a careful evaluation. However, I can share that MA is an "at...