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...
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...
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...
Many people get into financial trouble at one point in their lives or another. Often, it’s through no fault of their own. Anything from medical bills to a job layoff can result in debt going to collection and your credit score taking a hit. Even if someone has a low...
As an employee, you have a signed contract with clear terms outlining your rights, responsibilities and expected performance standards. Sometimes, your employer may seek to phase you out as retaliation for reasons such as whistleblowing, advocating for workplace...
Massachusetts is an at-will employment state. What this means is that an employer can terminate a worker at any time, even without providing a reason. At the same time, employees are also entitled to leave without providing notice. Despite at-will employment laws,...
In recent years, federal law has evolved to offer specific protections for breastfeeding workers. These legal safeguards aim to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment. For employers and employees alike, understanding these protections is important to...
