Employment Law News & Articles
When should I tell my employer that I’m pregnant?
Anticipating the arrival of new baby is exciting. Less exciting is the potentially daunting task of informing your employer of your pregnancy and desire to take leave. It can be challenging to determine when the right moment is to share the news. Ultimately, this is a...
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Gender Pay Gap – How to Ask for Equal Pay
Massachusetts was the first US state to enact legislation regarding equal pay in 1945, but despite being on the forefront of the movement, there is still work to be done. Women continue to make less than men for performing the same job tasks. The wage gap is...
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Firm Attorneys Named to the 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List
Firm Attorneys Named to the 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List We are pleased to announce that two attorneys from Rodman Employment Law have been selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers lists. Chuck Rodman has been selected to the Super...
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Changes to Massachusetts Non-Compete Laws: What Employees Need to Know
The concept of a non-compete law agreement is not new in Massachusetts, as employers have been requesting employees to sign these clauses in connection with the employment relationship for years. The basic scenario is familiar: the employer asks a current or...
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Are NDAs Enforceable or Legally Binding? What You Need to Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements
Non-disclosure agreements bear many of the same qualities as a typical contract but, even when all essential elements are present to create legal obligations, some of them may still not be enforceable. There are many circumstances under which a court will...
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Can I Get Fired for Being Pregnant? 10 Rights of Pregnant Women at Work
The short answer is NO: You cannot be fired for being pregnant under most circumstances. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Pregnancy Discrimination Act both prohibit US employers from terminating employees due to pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions....
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Three Things to Know Before Signing A Severance Agreement
1. This is it. With very few exceptions, once the agreement is in effect, you cannot go after your employer for anything, ever again. So, if you are owed bonuses, commissions, wages, think your termination results from your request for FMLA leave, or discrimination,...
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The Gig Economy: Abuse of the Independent Contractor System
According to a recent article in Forbes, the “gig economy is a term that refers to the increased tendency for businesses to hire independent contractors and short-term workers, and the increased availability of workers for these short-term arrangements.” Inuit...
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#MeToo In the Workplace: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and What You Can Do About It
As the #MeToo movement demonstrates, sexual harassment can affect individuals almost anywhere, and it frequently occurs in the workplace. Time Magazine’s 2017 “Person of the Year” issue honored the women who spoke out against sexual harassment perpetrated in...
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