Poof, now you're a contractor! Shouldn't there be more to it?

Not only do you not have to accept this, you have a lot of legal options. Some of these are discussed in the other comments by the attorneys. I...

What is my right if I was fired unfairly

I would need a lot more information to answer your question. Hitting a co-worker is never acceptable. If you filed a criminal complaint, it could...

Denied free lunch entitled by contract, and threatened to be fired for using portion of entitled sick days. Anything to do?

First, let me address your sick leave question. Even though you may not have been eligible to use sick leave since it was for your girlfriend...

I have been laid off. They are offering a severance package. How should I view it?

The severance package suggests you see a lawyer, not out of the goodness of the heart of the employer, but because the law requires the employer to...

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If a person in Massachusetts is terminated for reporting safety violations, what rights do they have?

The employee has the right to file a claim for lost wages based on illegal retaliation. See the link below. I typically start with a demand letter...

Should I file a lawsuit against my previous employer?

There is a relatively new concept known as associational discrimination. I've attached a link to my blog below which explains this. It's not yet...

Auto accident on the job

No, they cannot charge you for the deductible. This would be a violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. See the short blog article I am...

Does this constitute age discrimination?

Sure sounds like it to me. The law says that the employer has to state a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for firing someone over 40. If the...

I am looking for an attorney that specializes in federal employee cases such as wrongful termination and defamation of character

There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before an attorney can advise you of your options and a strategy. If you really think she is...

Is it legal for management to deny schedule accommodations if my direct supervisor has such an agreement in place?

Massachusetts has a Small Necessities Leave Act that allows an employee to take up to 48 hours per year for family issues like child care. Below...