Hi. . I am going through infertility treatment with my husband and my job is not completely supportive to say the least.

It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for taking FMLA. The best way to protect yourself is to file a claim within the company claiming...

I am a waitress in mass my boss if refusing to let me get my credit card tips.

If your boss refuses to fix this, you can file a complaint for non-payment of wages with the MA Attorney General. Check out the website for the...

I am a business owner, looking to learn the skills of sexual harrassment investigations, counseling, etc.

Do you have an employee handbook with policies about sexual harassment, illegal retaliation, discrimination, etc.? If not, consider asking an...

I was just offered a 16 hour a week position by a medical doctor in Mass and he wants me to sign a 10 page employment agreement.

In particular, I am concerned that the injunctive relief clause is related to a noncompetition or nonsolicitation agreement. These can be very...

Is a Non-Compete in Massachusetts enforceable under the following example:

My colleagues answered your question about whether the noncompete is enforceable. So, allow me to elaborate what the employer could do. They can...

Can I be laid off in MA if I am off work for 8 weeks for an injury that did not occur at work?

Since you say this is a small company, I speculate it has less than 50 employees. In that case, the FMLA does not apply. Separately, it may be...

I believe I have a wrongful termination suit against my former employer, though I need to know before I proceed with a lawsuit.

I agree it doesn't sound like it passes the smell test. In July of 2012, Massachusetts joined other states in making transgender discrimination...

I was overpaid on a commission check from my previous employer. They overpaid me by $26,000 dollars! I have notified them

First, you have handled this well. You notified them, have not spent the money, etc. I expect the delay in a response is due to the turmoil of...

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I was wondering if there is anything I can do about being accused at work for things I have not done.

One of my blog entries may help you. Bullying in the workplace Occasionally, I receive calls from workers complaining about bullying in the...

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What is the appropriate jurisdictional state?

I agree with my colleagues that you need to refer to whatever employment agreement or noncompete language you signed. If it says MA, you should be...