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I was fired for failing an alcohol test at my work here in MA---I have applied a month ago for unemploy but have not heard yet.

Robert's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

I fully agree with you that drinking on the job (at lunch time or otherwise) was a ”bad decision on your part”. For this reason you have a very...

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Can you terminate an employee for charging another employee with physical harrassment charges that seemed unwarranted?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

The proper and safest course of action is to simply complete your investigation of these allegations and simply report what you learned or did not...

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I was involved in a consentual sexual relationship with my former college professor.It got sexual after the semester ended

Robert's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

Let me begin by stating that I am not licensed to practice in your state and thus, this reply is simply informational in nature. From the facts as...

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Sherwin W. sold me defective paint. They agreed to strip paint but won't be responsible if doors get ruined. What are my rights?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with SW paint. It's likely that the limit of SW's liability is governed by the "warranty" contained on the...

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I was disqualified from unemployment. I was terminated from work because of my absentee and tardiness.

Robert's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

The basic requirements for collecting unemployment in MA are as follows: (1) you must be determined to be unemployed through no fault of your own...

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I have filed for unemployment in MA when fired for failed alcohol test on 6/13-- --what to do if deny and do I have chance ?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

• The answer is “maybe”. What I can tell you is that the determination as to whether you can collect U.C. benefits following termination for a...

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Denied for FMLA?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 13, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. You pose a very interesting question and in all candors, one which we have not addressed previously. Generally...

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Is it illegal for my employer to ask employees to work off the clock?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 13, 2012

I agree with Attorney Shaffer and would add that it would be prudent to utilize AVVO for the purpose of contacting those of us who practice...

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Is it legal for your employer to ask you to go to the doctors and have them go with you?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 13, 2012

If it's not a worker compensation issue then your employer has no business intruding upon the doctor-patient relationship. While I could go on and...

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What are my rights with unpaid wages and unemployment?

Robert's answer | Answered on July 13, 2012

Your employer ...and I use that term loosely here based upon the facts as you have presented them is in violation of MA wage payment laws. As for...

Robert M Fortgang's Answers (491)

I was fired for failing an alcohol test at my work here in MA---I have applied a month ago for unemploy but have not heard yet.

Can you terminate an employee for charging another employee with physical harrassment charges that seemed unwarranted?

I was involved in a consentual sexual relationship with my former college professor.It got sexual after the semester ended

Sherwin W. sold me defective paint. They agreed to strip paint but won't be responsible if doors get ruined. What are my rights?

I was disqualified from unemployment. I was terminated from work because of my absentee and tardiness.

I have filed for unemployment in MA when fired for failed alcohol test on 6/13-- --what to do if deny and do I have chance ?

Denied for FMLA?

Is it illegal for my employer to ask employees to work off the clock?

Is it legal for your employer to ask you to go to the doctors and have them go with you?

What are my rights with unpaid wages and unemployment?