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Employment harassment

Pamela's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

Typically, the offer letter says it is contingent on certain clearances, e..g, visa or a drug test or references. If so, the offer is only...

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Is it discrimination if an employer puts you on light duty and decreases your wages because a family member had brain aneurysm

Pamela's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

IIf I understand your question correctly, your employer is "penalizing" you because your family member was ill. If so, this is illegal. I refer...

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Hi there, If I have been employed for 4 years without a contract, can my employer then put in place a contract

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

The at-will employment doctrine is a 2 way street. The employer can change the terms, but you can also leave at any time. If they truly want this...

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Is my non compete agreement still valid if former employer has been acquired?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

Here are some questions you will need to answer in order to figure out whether you are still bound by the noncompete, jurisdiction, etc. (1) Most...

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If a contract was signed stating annual salary, bonus and benefits with no end date, when do contract terms expire?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

My first questions are: are you still working there and getting paid? If so, why haven't you had this discussion with your employer? Are these...

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When should you consult with an atty for hostile work environment and harassment

Pamela's answer | Answered on September 27, 2013

It is not clear from your question whether this is an illegal hostile work environment or just an unfair and hostile work environment. The law...

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After serving as Interim Program Manager for 8 months, and then not applying for the permanent position, am I eligible for UI?

Pamela's answer | Answered on September 26, 2013

The Massachusetts AG's office has a great website with FAQs re eligibility for unemployment compensation. You can start there. Good luck.

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Looking to resign from my employer small company I've work for over 15 years no employee contracts and very little benefits.

Pamela's answer | Answered on September 26, 2013

In addition to the advice of my colleague, keep in mind that you are not usually eligible for unemployment compensation if you voluntarily quit. ...

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I am not getting paid by my employer she paid me by company check and it's not open so I haven't gotten my promised salary and

Pamela's answer | Answered on September 26, 2013

I don't understand what "open" means either. If your employer is not paying you your wages on time, you can contact the Fair Labor Division at the...

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Can my employer legally send a partial letter of reprimand to a potential employers of mine?

Pamela's answer | Answered on September 26, 2013

I can't imagine a scenario where an employer would agree to such a request, unless it received a subpoena. It would not be a good business...

Pamela Anne Smith's Answers (287)

Employment harassment

Is it discrimination if an employer puts you on light duty and decreases your wages because a family member had brain aneurysm

Hi there, If I have been employed for 4 years without a contract, can my employer then put in place a contract

Is my non compete agreement still valid if former employer has been acquired?

If a contract was signed stating annual salary, bonus and benefits with no end date, when do contract terms expire?

When should you consult with an atty for hostile work environment and harassment

After serving as Interim Program Manager for 8 months, and then not applying for the permanent position, am I eligible for UI?

Looking to resign from my employer small company I've work for over 15 years no employee contracts and very little benefits.

I am not getting paid by my employer she paid me by company check and it's not open so I haven't gotten my promised salary and

Can my employer legally send a partial letter of reprimand to a potential employers of mine?