Sep, 2022 | Blog, Unpaid Wages
By Gregory Sager We all know there’s a minimum wage and that employees are usually paid extra for overtime. But many employees – like corporate managers, internal accountants, and teachers – aren’t paid by the hour and never receive overtime pay. In fact, some of...
Aug, 2022 | Blog, Discrimination, Workplace Discrimination
By Allison Plotnik Massachusetts is the latest state to ban hairstyle-based discrimination in employment, schools, and places of public accommodation. The CROWN Act prohibits discrimination in workplaces and schools based on hair texture or hairstyles associated with...
Feb, 2022 | Blog, Discrimination
By: Liam Hofmeister In 2020, the Supreme Court officially recognized gender identity discrimination to be unlawful in Bostock v. Clayton County. In Massachusetts employment law, however, gender identity has been protected since 2012. But what is gender identity, and...
Dec, 2019 | Blog, Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment at the Holiday Party Company holiday parties can be a fun way to get to know your colleagues better, network at work, and celebrate the season. Unfortunately, the joyous, exuberant atmosphere can be overshadowed by unacceptable behavior. Alcohol is...
Nov, 2019 | Blog, Family and Medical Leave Act
Updated Jan. 2021On January 1, 2021, Massachusetts became the sixth state to offer employees paid family and medical leave, and its benefits are the most generous by far. Benefits under the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law took effect beginning in January...
Jul, 2019 | Blog, Workplace Discrimination
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...
