Massachusetts Employment Lawyer
Protecting The Rights of Workers Across Massachusetts
Partner with a Massachusetts employment lawyer who can address your concerns regarding the state’s many employment laws. Wrongful terminations, withheld wages, discrimination claims, sexual harassment, and whistleblowers’ rights are all within the scope of the state’s employment law, where an attorney can support a worker’s best interests and fight to uphold their rights.
Partner with Fogelman Law LLC for work-related legal matters in Massachusetts. Take advantage of compassionate and personalized attorney services that leverage decades of experience and that can fight back against the challenges faced by everyday workers across the state.
Employment Law in Massachusetts: How An Attorney Can Help
Employer mistreatment in Massachusetts is an unfortunate reality of the workplace. The power dynamic between employer and employee can be easily abused, leaving workers unsure of how to proceed appropriately. Standing up to an employer, big or small, can be intimidating, and the average worker may opt to overlook mistreatment rather than push back.
There are options for employees, depending on the nature of the mistreatment they face, to be fairly compensated and, in some circumstances, maintain their employment.
Wrongful Termination in Massachusetts
One of the more common matters a Massachusetts employment lawyer assists with is wrongful termination.
Massachusetts is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that both parties can end the working relationship for any reason. There are no obligations for the employer to employ a staff member, and the employee can stop working at any time they please. Neither party needs to give a reason for ending the working relationship.
There are, however, occasions when an employer illegally terminates the working relationship, violates anti-discrimination laws, or lets an employee go as a form of retaliation. Jobsite discrimination is an unfortunate element of work in this state. Should you be overlooked for promotions or are terminated due to your race, religion, age, medical condition, gender/sex, or gender identity, a call or email to a qualified attorney should be your next step. In any case, if you suspect that you have been wrongfully terminated, a skilled employment attorney can help you explore your legal options and, potentially, help you be fairly compensated for this unfortunate event.
Protection From Whistleblowing Against an Employer in Massachusetts
Employees in Massachusetts have legal protections for speaking up against their employer for many different reasons. Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace, free from reasonable harm. Should a staff member speak up directly with their HR department and report unsafe working conditions, harassment, mistreatment, or illegal activities, many protections are in place to ensure the employee is treated fairly. Workers who speak up and refuse to lie or partake in illicit activities on behalf of their employer have options available to them.
In fact, dismissing an employee for “blowing the whistle” is considered employer retaliation in Massachusetts, and it warrants the services of a qualified attorney who can pursue legal action on your behalf. Lean on the legal expertise of an attorney who can recover funds you are entitled to, and in some circumstances, see you reinstated to the position from which you were wrongfully terminated.
Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Assist Workers in Many Areas
- Contingency
- Contracts & Severance Agreements
- Defamation, Libel, &Slander
- Discrimination
- Employer Withholding Wages
- Jobsite Accidents
- Medical Leave
- Sexual Abuse & Assault
- Wage & Overtime
- Whistleblower Law
- Wrongful Layoffs
Massachusetts Wage, Hour Laws, Commission & Overtime: Know Your Rights
When an employee or contractor has not been fairly compensated for work completed, an employment attorney can take steps to support the employee and recover what they are owed. Working relationships bound by contract can be enforced, and an attorney can explore their legal rights to sue for wages owed. There are many instances in which an individual is intimidated by the prospect of rightfully recovering what they are fairly owed. An attorney can help, representing what is right for you and working on your behalf to secure fair compensation.
Leaving this often complex work to an attorney who is highly familiar with these matters ensures the process is completed without error, leaving the employee to focus on more critical issues. Both low-wage and high-wage workers can benefit from working with an employment attorney at Fogelman Law, ensuring they are fairly compensated for things like tips and overtime.
Sexual Harassment Claims in The Workplace
Sexual harassment issues within the workplace are especially complex, where many victims are unsure of how to navigate the situation on their own. In many cases, victims of sexual harassment may be intimidated by the power dynamics within their workplace, often opting to keep quiet rather than speak up and explore legal action.
The truth is that employers in Massachusetts have the legal responsibility to provide a safe work environment for employees, free from reasonable harm, including sexual harassment. Victims of sexual harassment are entitled to compensation for the damages they have experienced, depending on the details of the case itself. The delicate nature of these kinds of cases calls for the services of an attorney who can help represent your interests and hold responsible parties accountable for their actions.
Whether you are the victim of sexual harassment from a superior or you are involved in a hostile work environment, an employment attorney who brings knowledge of these matters can guide you towards the next appropriate steps.
Depending on the nature of your case, an attorney can recover damages on your behalf, including back pay or future earnings. Each case is unique, but reaching out to our firm can help provide clarity during these difficult times.
Contact a Massachusetts Employment Lawyer Today
It’s not uncommon to feel stressed or overwhelmed by the many employment law challenges faced by the everyday worker in Massachusetts. At times when it feels like there is no one on your side, Fogelman LLC can help exercise your legal rights and hold employers accountable for their actions.
Many of our services are offered on a contingency basis, meaning that should you not have the financial resources available to you, you can still pursue legal action against your employer. Typically, clients have 3 years to pursue legal action against their employer for these matters in Court. However, the statute of limitations for filing with the state agency (MCAD) is a strict 300 days.
Reach out to Fogelman Law today to take part in a no-cost consultation. Speaking with us directly comes with no risk, helping you understand the legal options available to you and articulating potential next steps.
There is no reason for you to be taken advantage of or face mistreatment on behalf of your employer. A free consultation comes at no risk to the worker and can even help you better understand the state’s laws and how they are intended to protect your rights.
Have more questions? Take part in a free consultation to learn more. Exercise your legal right to qualified legal representation and contact Fogelman LLC today to begin the process.
