An employee who does not have an employment contract is usually an employee-at-will.  This means that the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason as long as it is not for an unlawful reason.

Massachusetts laws prohibit employment discrimination based on a person’s:

•                       Race;
  
•            Color;
•                       Religion;
•                       National Origin;
•                       Gender;
•                       Sexual Orientation;
•                       Genetic Information;
•                       Age (if over 40 years old); and
•                       Handicap.

In Massachusetts, written contracts are typically enforceable according to their terms.  Employment contracts can also be oral or implied.  For instance, Employee Handbooks and Manuals can, in some instances, create binding contracts.

If you feel that your employer may have breached an employment contract with you, please call 1-800-488-5352 for a complimentary case evaluation.

 

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