by webmaster | Apr 29, 2019 | Non-Compete Agreements
After years of debate, Massachusetts enacted a new law that governs non-competition agreements (frequently referred to as ‘non-competes’) between employers and employees. The law went into effect October 1, 2018. It includes many changes to the way non-competes will...
by Tara Swartz | Aug 15, 2017 | Articles, News & Updates, Pregnancy and Childbirth |
In late July 2017, Massachusetts joined a growing list of states expanding protections for pregnant women in the workplace when it enacted the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) (set to take effect on April 1, 2018). The PWFA amends the state...
by webmaster | Oct 1, 2016 | Articles
If you are the victim of discrimination, be advised that your right to file a claim is subject to a statute of limitations. This means you only have a certain period of time to file your claim or you lose the ability to do so, forever. In Massachusetts, employment...
by webmaster | Aug 15, 2016 | Articles
Most people generally understand that state and federal laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace against persons who are members of protected classes (e.g. age, race, gender, disability, etc.). That is, you cannot be treated differently than others who are not in...
by Tara Swartz | Apr 14, 2016 | Articles
April 14, 2016 – By Attorney Tara Swartz The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law that was passed in 1993. It provides benefits to millions of workers across the United States. Very generally, the FMLA provides employees with at least 1 year of...
by Tara Swartz | Jan 26, 2016 | Articles
By Attorney Tara Swartz – I am frequently contacted by employees who tell me they have a ‘wrongful termination’ case and need a lawyer. I am told things such as their termination was unfair, or for no reason, or because their boss didn’t like them. There are stories...
