Massachusetts Questions and Answers
Does this forced resignation qualify for unemployment?
I filed a two week notice with my work to leave for another job. A few days into the new job, I was told I would not be getting taxes taken out so I chose to refuse the position. My current workplace ...
1 answer | asked Mar 13, 2011 7:10 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Do I have the right to see documentation of an alleged complaint against me?
I have worked for the same company for 4 years now and I am well respected by my peers. The company recently made several changes which has resulted in a wider gap between clinicians and middle manage...
1 answer | asked Mar 5, 2011 04:23 AM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
If I sign the boilerplate severance agreement, am I still protected from retaliation?
I've had both good and bad bosses before, but I really suspect this last one of being seriously unbalanced. Given a range of behaviors including but not limited to his totally denigrating his entire l...
1 answer | asked Mar 3, 2011 1:05 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Can my employer use a sick day as an unexcused absence if I have PTO to cover it?
A new policy at my workplace is as follows: If an employee calls out because they are sick, that call out is listed as an "Absence", even if the employee has time-off to draw from. After 6 "absences" ...
1 answer | asked Feb 12, 2011 10:31 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Can my previous employer make me pay for use of a company vehicle?
My previous employer gave me a $5,000/year raise. With that we bought a car for my use. The loan was in the employers name and I made bi-weekly payments from my pay. I paid the loan from my salary for...
1 answer | asked Dec 22, 2010 11:01 AM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
can a company hire me to satisfy a contract with 3rd party,then fire me.
I was hired by a maintenance and operations contractor at a state facility. It is my belief that they hired me to satisfy the terms of their contract with a state agency which requires 3 electricians....
1 answer | asked Dec 7, 2010 2:29 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Is it unlawful to retaliate/fire employee who blewwhistle w/o knowledge of companywrogdoing
I was terminated from position on Nov 4th/10 for "not being a goodfit", not understanding my job responsibilities and for telling a Manager ( whom my company has a contract with) that a procedure for ...
1 answer | asked Nov 23, 2010 11:37 AM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Lay Off and Health Insurance
My husband was laid off on Tuesday 9/14/10. His employer cancelled our health coverage within 2 days. We have not received any information yet about Cobra and he was not given any information regardin...
1 answer | asked Sep 18, 2010 09:32 AM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Can an employee lose access to their paid time off bank completely under new managemnt/ownership
This question applies specifically to nursing home employees being told the home is now changing benefit policies under a new leader. Employees were issued a letter giving 24-hours notice to respond w...
1 answer | asked Jun 30, 2010 5:42 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Am I legally bound to repay my company for their tuition reimbursement?
My company offers different tuition reimbursement plans. I am under the plan that the company pays 100% of the tuition and textbooks UPFRONT (before completion of courses). I was recently reimbursed b...
1 answer | asked Jun 29, 2010 11:09 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts