Massachusetts Questions and Answers about Benefits

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 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

Can employers deduct vacation time for snow days?
My employer called a snow day last winter and phoned all of the employees telling us to not come in because of the weather. The next day I went to work and was informed that everyone had to put in a t...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 3, 2009 4:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

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