In today’s competitive business landscape, protecting intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive information has become more crucial than ever. Legal tools such as non-compete and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) safeguard businesses’ proprietary knowledge...
Age discrimination is perhaps the strangest form of discrimination because everyone who practices it will eventually become “old” themselves. By contrast, someone is never going to become of a different race or sex. Laws prohibiting employers from discriminating...
The more people that take action when they experience workplace sexual harassment, or witness it happening to someone else, the less likely it is to continue in a particular workplace. Harassers are not doing it for the thrill of getting caught. They do it because...
If you have recently been terminated, you may wonder if the termination was lawful. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for reasons that violate the law. But before we dive into wrongful termination, it is essential to understand the...
Any form of discrimination in the workplace can negatively impact the victim, leading to poor performance and mental health issues. Pregnancy discrimination is a form of discrimination that affects countless women each year. As a result, Massachusetts has a Pregnant...
Facing discrimination in the workplace can be a challenging and distressing experience. It is essential to address the issue to ensure a fair and inclusive work environment. Workers should never be subjected to discrimination of any sort. Consider these tips if you...
Allowing harassment to occur unchecked in a workplace is essentially a form of discrimination. It affects the rights and opportunities of workers because of how other people respond to protected characteristics such as their age, sex or race. Even though many...
You just applied for a job and wonder if you’ll hear back. It makes you anxious to know that only 20% of job applicants get invited for an interview. A few weeks later, you receive an email to schedule an interview, which excites you. That being said, you should be...
Modern American society encourages religious practitioners to express their faith through grooming practices and wardrobe choices. Unfortunately, some employers in the Andover region have failed to adopt this inclusive approach to religious freedom. No Massachusetts...
Employment contracts allow companies to limit how much risk they take on when hiring new workers. A thorough employment contract protects against liability and helps to clarify expectations. Restrictive covenants are one of the more popular ways for modern employers...
