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Here are the answers to questions submitted to our attorneys about employment law issues. Questions are answered by primarily by Fair Measures attorneys Ann Kiernan and Rita M. Risser Chai. To search by specific workplace issues, please see our organized answers in our list of FAQs.
I am a therapist working in MA. I have not had to have mandatory CPR training until now. My company wants me to do [...]
I averaged 40 hours a week and called out due to bad weather. The next week I saw that I was at 30 hours. [...]
Ann Kiernan replies: No! Federal labor law allows an employer to round employee time to the nearest quarter hour. Employee time from 1 to [...]
My boss told me I have to start sharing more about my personal life to enhance our team culture. Can she make me do [...]
I have a freelancer who is stating that due to the short turnaround time between days of work his entire 2nd day is eligible [...]
Rita Risser Chai replies: There is no case directly on point. There are lots of cases where the manager calls a woman that and [...]
During a medical leave, my employer sent my paperwork to previous addresses of mine, and I ended up being terminated for not providing information. [...]
I am with a nurse staffing agency. I am wondering if we are able to have a written agreement with all new hires, that they [...]
I own a restaurant. I pay all of my staff, including waiters, $8 or better. Are tips their property or mine? Ann Kiernan replies: The [...]
Rita Risser Chai replies: The FMLA provides that “Records and documents relating to certifications, recertifications or medical histories of employees or employees' family members, [...]