Can my employer in Massachusetts withhold my final paycheck, for any reason what so ever?

The company cannot make the unilateral decision to reimburse itself from your paycheck. If it fails to pay you for wages you have already earned,...

Now that Marijuana is legalized in Massachusetts, can an employer fire an employee for testing positive on a random drugtest?

Despite the changed law in Massachusetts, marijuana use is a violation of federal law. Your employer is still free to terminate you for using it.

Is it beneficial for me to let my boss switch me from a W2 to a 1099 employee?

The first question to answer is if it is even legal for your employer switch you to a 1099. Employees do not get 1099s. Independent contractors...

Absent an employment contract or union protections, your employer could terminate you at any point for any reason, so long as it wasn't expressly...

Use of earned sick time in Massachusetts

It is illegal for retaliate against an employee for appropriate use of their earned sick time. This would include negative comments on an...

Question on hourly being paid when a full time employee.

Determining whether or not your position is one that should be exempt from overtime pay would require a very fact intensive analysis. You should...

How is it legal for a company to terminate an employees position if they are out on a medical leave

You should meet with an attorney to discuss the circumstances of your employment and leave. It is possible to terminate an employee on FMLA leave,...

How long does my HR department have to provide me with a maternity plan?

If your employer has at least 6 employees, you would be entitled to 8 weeks of unpaid leave under state law. This is per child, so if you have...

CAN I BE FIRED FOR BEING OUT OF WORK FOR 3 MONTHS SICK

The answer to your first question depends on many factors, including the size of your employer and the cause of your medial problems. You should...

Was i wrongfully terminated?

There is not enough information to determine if there was a violation of your rights. Under Massachusetts law, employees can accrue sick time. ...