Does my employer have the right to deduct wages from my vacation time for an event I did on my own time?

I agree with the other lawyers who have answered this. Unless you signed some contract giving your employer a piece of any outside work, I don't...

Work Product restrictions for an independent software contractor

This is a very complicated area of the law and a lawyer would need to know more facts to accurately answer your questions. But, parties are...

Is it legal on job app. in MA. to ask "Have you ever been convicted or charged with felony or misdemeanor?

Unless a state or federal job requires a background check and prohibits the hiring of someone convicted of a crime, an employer cannot ask about...

I would like to ask you about the laws pertaining to working as a Greek citizen in the United States.

You need to speak to an immigration lawyer. If you are a Greek citizen, you need work papers to legally work in the United States. You cannot...

I was arrested for DUI in MA. I rear-ended a car that slammed on thier brakes. I found out that my registration had been revoked

There could be criminal penalties from your arrest, there could be ramifications with your job, and you could be sued in civil court as a result of...

In order to sue, you would need to be able to establish a property right in the pictures. If they belonged to your brother, his ex-wife may have...

Do I need to file with attorney or can we apply our self

These are complex questions and making a mistake could have very serious ramifications on your right to work and your current job. You need to...

What sort of records should I run through the DMV?

If you are interested in your driving records, I would request a driving record history from the Mass RMV and from the state where you were...

When applying for a job via email is it legal for a restaurant to require a picture with your resume?

Asking for a picture is legal but unwise. Your picture might give information about your gender, age, race, or other protected class status. If...

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Is it legal for a supervisor or manager not to contact an employee when they are being terminated?

It's a crappy way to fire someone, but it can be done by mail or email. Generally, an employer should meet with an employee when terminating to...

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