Like most other states, Massachusetts is an at-will employment state. It means that in the absence of an employment contract, your employer can fire you for whatever reason as long as it is not in violation of your legal or civil rights. However, your termination may...
Life can suddenly become unbearable at your workplace soon after you file a harassment claim or report misconduct. You may fall out of favor with your employer and face demotion, dismissal or even have your wages and benefits decreased without valid reasons. When...
Many employers in Massachusetts ask their educated and skilled workers to sign a contract that contains certain restrictive covenants when taking a new job. These agreements or clauses can limit what a worker does both while employed by the company and after ending...
Employers can strive to follow the law when it comes to discrimination and harassment. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that a workplace feels safe and inclusive for everyone. People in legally protected classes often describe suffering microaggressions at...
Religious discrimination is illegal in the workplace environment. Religion is a protected class, along with things like national origin, race, gender and age. All employees are supposed to be treated equally, regardless of the religion that they practice....
Running a business can be difficult, especially when starting out. There are many things to consider, from marketing and sales to finance and operations. One of the most important aspects of any business is having written policies and procedures. These documents...
Pregnancy discrimination comes in a few different forms, but at the core, no business can refuse to hire you, decide to fire you, or make other negative decisions just because you are pregnant. For example, if you go to an interview while pregnant, it is illegal for...
People sometimes get their terms mixed up when talking about legal issues. Hence they might think that they cannot accuse someone of sexual harassment at work unless that person tried to have sex with them or something similar. Something of that severity is more...
Technically, all companies are supposed to give equal opportunities to people of any background. A worker should not feel that they can't get a job based on their race, religion, ethnic background, age, gender and much else. These are protected classes. However, some...
Few employers are daft enough to tell you that you are too old for the job to your face. Yet that may be exactly what they think. Age discrimination continues to be a significant problem in workplaces across the country. Here are some signs that your employer could be...
