University Assault Legal Options

Summary

You can sue the university for the actions of its employees, including an off-duty plainclothes officer. The legality of the protest matters; ensure it was peaceful and didnt disrupt public order. If a raise was promised in writing and not delivered, it could be a breach of contract. Employers can change terms of employment, including pay, unless theres a contract. Consult a local attorney for precise advice.

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massachusetts, USA
In Massachusetts:
- You can sue the university for the action of its employees.
- A plainclothes officer is liable for his actions, especially if he's off duty.
- The legality of the protest action matters too.
To proceed, consult a local attorney for advice.
how can i determine the legality of the protest action
In Massachusetts:
- Check if the protest was peaceful and didn't disrupt public order.
- Make sure the protest didn't infringe on others' rights.
- Ensure the protest had the required permits if applicable.
Consult a local attorney for precise advice.
the protest was interrupting a board of trustees meeting on campus in a public location. the university does not require permits for protests
In Massachusetts:
- If the protest was peaceful and not violating others' rights, it is likely legal.
- Interrupting a meeting could be seen as a disruption.
- Since the university doesn't require permits, that should not be an issue.
Consult a local attorney for precise advice.
is it illegal in massachusetts to delay raises that were promised by a certain date?
In Massachusetts:
- If a raise was promised in writing and not delivered, it could be a breach of contract.
- Verbal promises can be harder to legally enforce.
- Non-payment of wages or benefits earned can violate wage and hour laws.
Consult a local employment attorney for precise advice.
i work at a university, and they have in writing on the website and in email communications that we should expect to be eligible for merit raises in june of each year, in accordance with performance reviews from our manager. You get a higher raise the better the review is. this year, they notified us our merit raises will be delayed until october with no retroactive pay. is this legal in MA?
In Massachusetts:
- The employer can change the terms of employment, including pay, unless there's a contract.
- If a written agreement specifies dates for raises, delaying may breach the contract.
- The employer generally must give notice of changes.
Consult an employment attorney for advice.
so since we are non-union employees with no contract, they can do this to us legally?
In Massachusetts:
- Without a contract, employers generally have more flexibility to change terms of employment.
- This includes pay and timing of raises.
- However, it's recommended to consult an employment attorney for advice.