Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts

I work for a company that pays me for hours worked every week. Due to an unfortunate situation I was told that I would no longer be given hours but that I was not being fired or let go. I believe that this is because my employeer does not want to pay my unemployment claim and is hoping that I quit. Tye issue in question was not a breach of contract or any real legal situation. Is this legal?


Asked on 3/09/12, 8:53 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

This is a subterfuge to avoid workman's compensation. I am not licensed in your jurisdiction, I can only speak in general terms. If there are no hours of work, then you are not employed and under most state laws you are entitled to unemployment compensation. Contact the Mass. Bureau of Unemployment. They will be able to assist you with this issue.

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/09/12, 9:05 am

If you were told not to report for work, you are laid-off and can apply for unemployment.

I would file for unemployment and explain the situation in the application.

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Answered on 3/09/12, 1:41 pm


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