Retaliation Against Employee for Using Earned Sick Time
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Retaliation Solution
Maria came to us shortly before the pandemic closed the nightclub down. At that point she had been working at a drastically reduced income for several months, which left her in an even more precarious situation when the pandemic hit.
We filed a complaint on Maria's behalf alleging retaliation in violation of the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law, which protects employees from negative job actions resulting from their use of time guaranteed by the statute.
After the complaint was answered, but before discovery began, we were able to negotiate a settlement with the nightclub that compensated Maria for her reduced income and other damages.
We filed a complaint on Maria's behalf alleging retaliation in violation of the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law, which protects employees from negative job actions resulting from their use of time guaranteed by the statute.
After the complaint was answered, but before discovery began, we were able to negotiate a settlement with the nightclub that compensated Maria for her reduced income and other damages.
Postscript
If you are in a situation where you need to use earned sick time for your own sickness, sickness of a member of your immediate family, attending routine medical appointments for yourself or a family member, or dealing with the after-effects of domestic violence, you should understand that this is protected time under the law, and you should not face retaliation. An experienced employment attorney can help you understand your rights and whether they have been violated.
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We have years of experience representing people who have faced retaliation at work for engaging in activities that are protected under the law, and we would be happy to help you. You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, or give us a call at 781-784-2322.