Can I and my Dad sue for wrongful termination because he was fired for mental illness.

This is a situation that should be discussed in detail with an employment attorney. It is generally illegal to discriminate against an employee...

In Massachusetts libraries want staff to work on Saturdays, which is my religious sabbath; can they refuse to hire me for this?

Employers are required to consider religious accommodations. If it is possible to provide an accommodation (such as giving an employee Saturdays...

You should contact a personal injury attorney. Most take cases on a contingency basis. You can search for an attorney in your area on Avvo or...

Can I be fired after I file for discrimination case against my employer?

If your employer suspended or terminates you because of your prior complaints of discrimination that would be illegal retaliation. It is not...

Under the new sick leave law your employer cannot seek additional verification that you properly used your sick time unless you used 3 consecutive...

What are the termination laws in Massachusetts and can and should she be terminated for this?

Unless this employee has an employment contract, she can be fired at any time for any reason as long as the reason isn't expressly prohibited by...

Do I have any recourse against my former employer for the termination or the ignoring my harassment complaint?

It is possible you may have a case against your former employer if you could demonstrate that your termination was in retaliation for complaining...

Can the company i work for hire someone for a position i also applied for without interviewing me or other applicants first?

Generally, yes, this is permissible. An employer is not usually under any obligation to interview all or any applicants before hiring someone for...

Would the Company (A) and my still employer (B) consider my application as a Conflict of Interest?

There isn't enough information in this post to make a determination. If you haven't signed anything restricting your ability to work, like a...

Is this true?

They are wrong. Massachusetts labor laws apply to you as a worker in this state, and your employer needs to comply with them. Unfortunately,...