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Fraud in workplace | 2 | 2 days 1 hour ago by scottsman |
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Is is illegal to keep a terminated employee listed on website? | 2 | 3 weeks 5 days ago by RobinHood |
1 week 7 hours ago by RobinHood |
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Punitive damages in MA employment discrimination case. | 1 | 1 week 11 hours ago by Anonymous |
1 week 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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Can boss take money from my paycheck? | 1 | 2 weeks 3 days ago by Netone |
2 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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employer reducing hours of fulltime employess and now contemplating denying benefits | 1 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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untimely submission of hours worked | 1 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
5 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Employer refusing to pay me increased rate until I sign my contract (they tell me now and I've been doing the new job for a week | 1 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by SHGChiquita |
6 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Employer breaks trade license laws, encourages unsafe practices do I have the right to quit if expected to do illegal acts? | 1 | 7 weeks 34 min ago by dn82180 |
6 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Owner of now defunct company, can I file for unemployment? | 1 | 8 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
8 weeks 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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Can employer force an employee to exhaust all vacation/sick time during maternity leave before paying STD? | 1 | 14 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
8 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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back over time pay for a commission employee | 0 | 8 weeks 1 day ago by Overtimepay |
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Question regarding out of state health care coverage for MA residents | 0 | 8 weeks 2 days ago by NeedLegalHelp |
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Can there be an implied or oral contract for employment in MA? | 1 | 8 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
8 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Employee or independent contractor under MA employment law | 1 | 9 weeks 3 days ago by ShelbyH |
9 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Definition of Work Week under MA LAw | 1 | 11 weeks 6 hours ago by GalwayRose 1 |
11 weeks 5 hours ago by The Editor |
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Disciplinary meeting at work | 1 | 11 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Treble damages even if a day late? | 0 | 12 weeks 5 days ago by david watts |
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Religious discrimination under MA employment law | 1 | 12 weeks 6 days ago by Lyden |
12 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Maternity leave if I adopt a child | 1 | 14 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
14 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Employment- Overtime pay Sunday | 1 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
14 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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When is final paycheck due in MA? | 1 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
14 weeks 6 days ago by admin |
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Pay check law in MA and deducting wages wages when employee late | 1 | 15 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
15 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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MA Maternity Leave | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by pregnantworkerbee |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Employee rights in MA | 1 | 17 weeks 10 hours ago by Workedup |
17 weeks 9 hours ago by The Editor |
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can management be held accountable for actions of a spouse | 0 | 17 weeks 4 days ago by echoed_obscurity |
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interruption of required lunch breaks | 1 | 18 weeks 1 day ago by phleb tech |
18 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Reduction in hours make me eligible for partial unemployment insurance benefits? | 1 | 19 weeks 1 day ago by AlphaTech |
18 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Vacation pay | 0 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Under MA law when should employer give me my last paycheck if I quit? | 1 | 19 weeks 6 days ago by Watts8 |
19 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Laid-off / unpaid wages and expenses | 1 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
20 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Unauthorized Deductions from paycheck for damaged employer property | 1 | 21 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Can boss or employer read or my emails at work? | 1 | 22 weeks 9 hours ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 9 hours ago by The Editor |
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Overtime pay under MA employment law | 1 | 23 weeks 11 hours ago by NotLate |
23 weeks 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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False imprisonment, age & disability discrimination | 1 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by revb |
23 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Canceling Insurance | 1 | 24 weeks 3 days ago by Rob DJ |
24 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Can I get MA unemployment benefits after applying for SSDI | 1 | 24 weeks 4 days ago by barefootx3 |
24 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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My employer claims to have overpaid me and now wants it back | 0 | 24 weeks 6 days ago by scaredemployee |
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Do I qualify for MA unemployment compensation? | 1 | 25 weeks 2 days ago by RickKath |
25 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Is random drug testing of employees legal in Massachusetts? | 1 | 26 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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What is discrimination against handicapped persons under MA employment law? | 1 | 27 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
27 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Bed rest and MA Maternity Leave Law | 1 | 29 weeks 9 hours ago by mizk2001 |
29 weeks 7 hours ago by The Editor |
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Sexual harassment if boss asking me on dates | 1 | 30 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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What can a former employer say in reference to former employee? | 1 | 29 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Can employer or owner charge employees a percentage of tips daily to cover costs? | 1 | 31 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
31 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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employer want to wire us and have us record our sales presentation in customers home | 1 | 32 weeks 4 days ago by curious |
32 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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employer duduction from your check | 0 | 32 weeks 4 days ago by curious |
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Paid lunch break required by MA law? | 1 | 32 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
32 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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MA employment law re pay for unused vacation time | 1 | 33 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Former Employer still sending emails in my name | 0 | 34 weeks 3 days ago by truerose |
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Laid off and discriminated against by employer | 1 | 35 weeks 1 day ago by In Need of Help |
35 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Car-Sales Employment And Commission Based Pay | 1 | 35 weeks 5 days ago by G.Cash |
35 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Injured on job and workers compensation | 1 | 36 weeks 1 day ago by BillSherman |
36 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Employment law about discrimination | 1 | 36 weeks 5 days ago by SBolden |
36 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Workplace Refusing to Pay Raise after Resignation | 0 | 37 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Prevailing wage law in MA | 1 | 37 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
37 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Who pays for cost of cleaning work uniform in MA? | 1 | 38 weeks 10 hours ago by BadasUwant |
38 weeks 9 hours ago by The Editor |
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Can Employer change terms of my employment before I start? | 1 | 39 weeks 23 hours ago by mayka |
39 weeks 11 hours ago by The Editor |
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Access to employee records and files | 1 | 39 weeks 2 days ago by SGN1972 |
39 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Employer Recording Conversations | 1 | 40 weeks 3 days ago by jeffmuldoon |
40 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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MA employment law and maternity Leave | 1 | 42 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
42 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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MA at-will employment laws | 1 | 43 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
43 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Unemployment Issues | 3 | 45 weeks 2 days ago by stefaniecar |
45 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Illegal Interview Questions under MA employment law | 1 | 50 weeks 3 days ago by Yeller |
50 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Manager Not showing up | 0 | 50 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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Failure to provide performance review | 1 | 51 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
51 weeks 8 hours ago by The Editor |
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Can you get into "trouble" for calling in if You dont feel comfortable driving in 15 inches of snow? | 0 | 1 year 1 week ago by Anonymous |
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Sexual Harassment in Massachusetts | 1 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by angrygirl |
1 year 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Fire Employee after 2 Week's Notice? | 1 | 1 year 4 weeks ago by Angryone |
1 year 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Posters Required by Massachusetts employer law | 1 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by Click4 |
1 year 7 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Maternity/Paternity Leave in Massachusetts | 1 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by KingR |
1 year 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Required Pay for Short Shifts | 1 | 1 year 13 weeks ago by KCAT |
1 year 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Minimum Wage in Massachusetts | 1 | 1 year 14 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 14 weeks ago by The Editor |
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QUESTION ABOUT FORMER BUSINESS OWNER BEING DENIED UNEMPLOYMENT | 0 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Health Insurance Termination before COBRA election? | 1 | 1 year 17 weeks ago by sabcpa |
1 year 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Should I get paid while on call? | 1 | 1 year 17 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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At-will Employment | 1 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Social Security Number Privacy | 0 | 1 year 27 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Required Health Insurance | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Employment | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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non-solicitation agreement | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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New Landlord | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Simple Questions on Property Assessor Rights | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Revocable Living Trust & public assistance? | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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employer placing picture online | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Employer relocation expenses | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Employee Out Indefinitely?? | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Timesheets | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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4 day 10 hour work week | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Would login be illegal? | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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bank account | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Am I liable for acts of an adult child? | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Employers method of pay or compensation | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Employer release of medical info | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Travel Compensation | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Tenant at will | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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commission-based pay | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Alteration of Timesheet? | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Sales Discrimination | 0 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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