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Company avoiding breaks illegally in Massachusetts? | 1 | 3 days 19 hours ago by HillMan |
3 days 16 hours ago by admin |
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Verbal or oral contract for employment binding in MA | 1 | 1 week 4 days ago by Anonymous |
1 week 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Criminal record and past convictions in hiring process | 0 | 3 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Noncompete clause in contract for MA job | 2 | 14 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
3 weeks 4 days ago by Jeninca |
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Docking Commission Pay | 0 | 4 weeks 1 hour ago by SalesmanX |
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Employer has not paid me for over a month | 1 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Unemployment Benefit Elegibility: Unemployed in Massachusetts Since November 2008 | 1 | 4 weeks 4 days ago by gerimy |
4 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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At will employee fired during probation period | 1 | 4 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Is use it or lose it legal for vacation time in MA? | 1 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by JamesF75 |
6 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Can former boss refuse to give reference? | 1 | 7 weeks 4 days ago by whitley |
7 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Question regarding out of state health care coverage for MA residents | 1 | 33 weeks 3 days ago by NeedLegalHelp |
8 weeks 3 days ago by mike_g212001 |
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Criminal record in employment application | 1 | 8 weeks 6 days ago by Workerbee |
8 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Workers compensation | 1 | 9 weeks 6 days ago by Jimmytpi |
9 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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final wages upon termination- Boston "exception" | 0 | 10 weeks 12 hours ago by Cikgujeff |
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commissions | 1 | 10 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
10 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Multiple candidtates were interviewed for the Principal Assessor's position in an open meeting by the Board of Selectmen. | 0 | 10 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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Termination after filing for bankruptcy | 1 | 11 weeks 17 hours ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 14 hours ago by The Editor |
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Unemployment Insurance Question (oddball layoff situation) | 0 | 12 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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Denied raise because of maternity leave in MA | 1 | 12 weeks 3 days ago by NDL1980 |
12 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Whistleblower law in Massachusetts. | 1 | 13 weeks 3 days ago by GSharon |
13 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Accusations of harassment at work? | 1 | 15 weeks 6 days ago by jrh |
15 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Tuition Reimbursement Payback | 3 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by vintageshirt |
16 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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Good Cause attributable to your employer to quit your job? | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by elrey1128 |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Questions asked about a former employee | 1 | 16 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Can MA employer refuse to give me my last check? | 1 | 17 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
17 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Does employer in MA have to give raises by law? | 1 | 18 weeks 3 days ago by MertleMc |
18 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Out of state freelancer owed from MA bus. owner | 0 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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doctors note and employer not agreeing | 0 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by donjohnson99 |
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Sexual harassment at small company in MA | 1 | 19 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
19 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Expired Paychecks in MA | 0 | 20 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Can employer take away bonus? | 1 | 20 weeks 3 days ago by Hilite |
20 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Paid vacation for 100% commission employee who leaves | 1 | 21 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Can new real estate agent continue to receive unemployment benefits? | 1 | 21 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Workers' compensation covers my injury? | 1 | 22 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Maternity Leave | 1 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by PSants |
23 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Employer not applying their vacation policy to employees acquired through a purchase of another company | 1 | 24 weeks 1 day ago by mackwill |
24 weeks 19 hours ago by The Editor |
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Fraud in workplace | 2 | 25 weeks 3 days ago by scottsman |
25 weeks 2 days ago by scottsman |
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Is is illegal to keep a terminated employee listed on website? | 2 | 28 weeks 6 days ago by RobinHood |
26 weeks 1 day ago by RobinHood |
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Punitive damages in MA employment discrimination case. | 1 | 26 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Can boss take money from my paycheck? | 1 | 27 weeks 4 days ago by Netone |
27 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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employer reducing hours of fulltime employess and now contemplating denying benefits | 1 | 29 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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untimely submission of hours worked | 1 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
30 weeks 3 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 | 31 weeks 3 days ago by SHGChiquita |
31 weeks 2 days 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 | 32 weeks 1 day ago by dn82180 |
32 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Owner of now defunct company, can I file for unemployment? | 1 | 33 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 1 day 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 | 39 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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back over time pay for a commission employee | 0 | 33 weeks 3 days ago by Overtimepay |
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Can there be an implied or oral contract for employment in MA? | 1 | 33 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Employee or independent contractor under MA employment law | 1 | 34 weeks 4 days ago by ShelbyH |
34 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Definition of Work Week under MA LAw | 1 | 36 weeks 1 day ago by GalwayRose 1 |
36 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Disciplinary meeting at work | 1 | 36 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
36 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Treble damages even if a day late? | 0 | 37 weeks 6 days ago by david watts |
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Religious discrimination under MA employment law | 1 | 38 weeks 17 hours ago by Lyden |
38 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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Maternity leave if I adopt a child | 1 | 39 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
39 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Employment- Overtime pay Sunday | 1 | 2 years 2 weeks ago by admin |
39 weeks 4 days ago by admin |
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When is final paycheck due in MA? | 1 | 2 years 2 weeks ago by admin |
40 weeks 13 hours ago by admin |
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Pay check law in MA and deducting wages wages when employee late | 1 | 40 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
40 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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MA Maternity Leave | 1 | 41 weeks 4 days ago by pregnantworkerbee |
41 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Employee rights in MA | 1 | 42 weeks 1 day ago by Workedup |
42 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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can management be held accountable for actions of a spouse | 0 | 42 weeks 5 days ago by echoed_obscurity |
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interruption of required lunch breaks | 1 | 43 weeks 2 days ago by phleb tech |
43 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Reduction in hours make me eligible for partial unemployment insurance benefits? | 1 | 44 weeks 2 days ago by AlphaTech |
43 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Vacation pay | 0 | 44 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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Under MA law when should employer give me my last paycheck if I quit? | 1 | 45 weeks 19 hours ago by Watts8 |
45 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Laid-off / unpaid wages and expenses | 1 | 2 years 2 weeks ago by admin |
45 weeks 4 days ago by admin |
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Unauthorized Deductions from paycheck for damaged employer property | 1 | 46 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
46 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Can boss or employer read or my emails at work? | 1 | 47 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
47 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Overtime pay under MA employment law | 1 | 48 weeks 1 day ago by NotLate |
48 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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False imprisonment, age & disability discrimination | 1 | 49 weeks 1 day ago by revb |
49 weeks 18 hours ago by The Editor |
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Canceling Insurance | 1 | 49 weeks 4 days ago by Rob DJ |
49 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Can I get MA unemployment benefits after applying for SSDI | 1 | 49 weeks 5 days ago by barefootx3 |
49 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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My employer claims to have overpaid me and now wants it back | 0 | 50 weeks 9 hours ago by scaredemployee |
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Do I qualify for MA unemployment compensation? | 1 | 50 weeks 3 days ago by RickKath |
50 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Is random drug testing of employees legal in Massachusetts? | 1 | 51 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
51 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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What is discrimination against handicapped persons under MA employment law? | 1 | 1 year 3 days ago by Anonymous |
1 year 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Bed rest and MA Maternity Leave Law | 1 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by mizk2001 |
1 year 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Sexual harassment if boss asking me on dates | 1 | 1 year 3 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What can a former employer say in reference to former employee? | 1 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can employer or owner charge employees a percentage of tips daily to cover costs? | 1 | 1 year 4 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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employer want to wire us and have us record our sales presentation in customers home | 1 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by curious |
1 year 5 weeks ago by The Editor |
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employer duduction from your check | 0 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by curious |
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Paid lunch break required by MA law? | 1 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 5 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA employment law re pay for unused vacation time | 1 | 1 year 6 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 6 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Former Employer still sending emails in my name | 0 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by truerose |
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Laid off and discriminated against by employer | 1 | 1 year 8 weeks ago by In Need of Help |
1 year 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Car-Sales Employment And Commission Based Pay | 1 | 1 year 8 weeks ago by G.Cash |
1 year 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Injured on job and workers compensation | 1 | 1 year 9 weeks ago by BillSherman |
1 year 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Employment law about discrimination | 1 | 1 year 9 weeks ago by SBolden |
1 year 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Workplace Refusing to Pay Raise after Resignation | 0 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Prevailing wage law in MA | 1 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Who pays for cost of cleaning work uniform in MA? | 1 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by BadasUwant |
1 year 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can Employer change terms of my employment before I start? | 1 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by mayka |
1 year 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Access to employee records and files | 1 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by SGN1972 |
1 year 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Employer Recording Conversations | 1 | 1 year 13 weeks ago by jeffmuldoon |
1 year 13 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA employment law and maternity Leave | 1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA at-will employment laws | 1 | 1 year 16 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Unemployment Issues | 3 | 1 year 18 weeks ago by stefaniecar |
1 year 18 weeks ago by admin |
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Illegal Interview Questions under MA employment law | 1 | 1 year 23 weeks ago by Yeller |
1 year 23 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Manager Not showing up | 0 | 1 year 23 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Failure to provide performance review | 1 | 1 year 24 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 24 weeks ago by The Editor |
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