Employers in Massachusetts are legally obligated to provide an inclusive work environment and ensure equal opportunities for everyone. This includes providing reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities. Workplace accommodations are adjustments...
You’re hired to do a specific job at a certain pay rate. Perhaps your employer says that you’ll be paid $30 an hour, and you’re excited to take the job. It’s going to pay you enough to accommodate your budget and it seems like a good fit based on the work required....
Wrongful termination happens when an employee is dismissed for unlawful reasons. Suppose an employee believes their termination was unjust; they’re required to showcase sufficient and irrefutable evidence to back up their claim. Proving wrongful termination can be a...
Hourly workers, like many retail and restaurant employees, are among those most vulnerable to wage theft. Companies may manipulate hourly workers into performing unpaid job tasks and can otherwise bend or break overtime rules to avoid paying those employees what they...
You sometimes see celebrities delete their social media profiles. They may delete all of their pictures off of Instagram, for example, or delete their entire Facebook profile. One potential reason why people do this is that they are afraid that they may be facing...
When you use a web browser, it probably has a private browsing mode. This is sometimes known as incognito mode. It is designed not to save your searches or your browsing history. Once you close the browser and all related tabs, there are no records of where you have...
If you don’t know much about the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you’re not alone. Most people don’t pay close attention to the workings of federal agencies, and that’s understandable. People are busy. Yet, knowing about what this particular civil...
Partnerships are usually based on partners being able to use their independent strengths to help build and grow a company together. While independent thinking and different abilities are beneficial, they can sometimes lead to disputes. Disputes between partners can...
A large number of people have the privilege to work from home. Online work can mean that many employees can gain a sense of peace and privacy away from workplace harassment and discrimination. However, workplace harassment and discrimination can follow employees...
Most major contract disputes arise after some kind of overt violation of agreement terms occurs. One party doesn't deliver goods as promised or clearly fails to meet the standards outlined in an agreement. The other party seeks relief by taking the matter to civil...
