Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

I was recently working for a non-profit summer camp. I am the technology director, they promoted me during the summer as the Summer camp director, and because there was a vacancy of the Aquatics director position, they appointed me of that position as well without being compensated. Is this illegal, or do I have to go to court to receive compensation?


Asked on 8/24/09, 3:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

It is not clear that it is illegal.

You need to be clear what the terms of your employment and appointment are and their rights. You so far have not stated a claim/

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Answered on 8/29/09, 10:05 pm
Howard Wilgoren Law Offices of Howard I. Wilgoren

Unless you had an agreement for additional compensation for the additional duties, an employer may assign additional duties without paying additional compensation.

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Answered on 8/31/09, 8:09 am


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