What can I do about this, do I have the right for compensation?

The interviewer shouldn't have asked you this question. It's evidence of discrimination based on your familial status (illegal in Massachusetts). ...

How much can they garnish? How have they paid AMEX, presumably, more than my total commission check? Any prior cases similar?

Your employer cannot deduct this amount from your paycheck without your authorization. Even this your authorization, you must still take home pay...

Unpaid intern considered doing business in a state?

In Massachusetts, interns do not need to file DBAs. You are not getting paid, so therefore, you are not doing business in this state. However,...

Can I still get the 5 months of back pay from unemplymen and am I now in elegable?

If you were eligible for unemployment before the back surgery, the fact that you are not now, will not impact your ability to collect for the...

The simple answer to your question is yes. Your resignation will not affect your ability to sue your former employer. However, there are serious...

What to do about being misclassified as a contractor?

In Massachusetts, most people are employees, not independent contractors. Unless you 1) work with considerable freedom and control over yourself...

Is this legal, what are my rights?

If they terminated you BECAUSE you were on protected leave under the FMLA, then that is not legal. You can still be legally fired while you are on...

Is a MA employer required to do a proper background check using a 3rd party agency and NOT Google?

Whether or not the employer could terminate your contract based on what they found on Google is dependent on the terms of your contract. You...

Self-dealing - termination of employment

Unfortunately, this is not an appropriate forum to have your questions answered. You need to have an attorney review the separation letter and...

When claiming constructive discharge for hostile work environment, do I still have to give a 2 week resignation?

You are never required to give 2 weeks notice unless you are bound by an employment contract. If you are, you should speak with an attorney the...