Employment

In recent years, many employers have held their employees accountable for their actions outside of traditional working hours, including their presence on social media. Some employers may believe that the social media presence of their employees is a direct reflection of their company’s reputation. America’s current political landscape has many people wondering if they can […]

Massachusetts Employment Attorneys: Who We Work Employment lawyers who work on contingency are intended to help anyone access legal services without any upfront costs. Attorneys who do not request upfront fees have the goal of making legal services more accessible to those who need them, not just the wealthy and affluent. These services are especially […]

Take The Right Steps When An Employer Withholds Wages Seeing an employer withholding wages in Massachusetts places the everyday person in a difficult position, especially if a paycheck is being withheld after a layoff or termination. This is an unfortunate part of the uncertain times in 2025, where making ends meet can be complicated in […]

You wake up with the flu, your child has a high fever, or you’re scheduled for a medical appointment that you can’t postpone—can you legally take time off work and still get paid? In Massachusetts, the answer is often yes, thanks to some of the most comprehensive sick leave protections in the country.  Whether you’re […]

Few things feel as unsettling as being told you’re being placed on administrative leave, especially when it comes without warning. Whether it’s paid or unpaid, being placed on leave can raise urgent concerns about your job, reputation, or legal rights. You might wonder: Does administrative leave mean I’m fired? Is administrative leave bad? What should […]

Massachusetts is on the verge of significant legislative updates with the proposed amendments to the state’s existing pay equity law moving closer to passage. These updates, part of the newly signed Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, aim to further address wage disparities between men and women, as well as racial pay inequities, by enhancing the […]

Have you ever wondered about the intricacies of liability limits in a personal injury or employment issue? Liability limits, or the limits of liability insurance, can be a complex topic, but understanding them can make a world of difference when you’re seeking justice and compensation. This blog post will demystify these concepts, providing you with […]

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve fallen victim to a personal injury or employment issue, and your insurance company won’t cover the total amount? This terrifying scenario is often a result of underinsurance – a term that many of us don’t fully understand until it’s too late. In this guide, we’ll […]

Have you ever been injured on the job? You probably had a few questions: How much time do I have to take off from work? What benefits will I receive while I’m out? Can my employer fire me due to my injury? One of these questions is wondering whether or not workers’ compensation offers settlements. […]

Massachusetts is reinstating nearly 50 of its former state workers who were previously let go due to non-compliance with Gov. Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. As reported by MassLive.com, these former employees, however, shouldn’t anticipate being compensated for the period between their termination and reemployment. Deadline to Accept Reemployment A handful of former Executive Department […]

An Ipswich man who owned and operated numerous Massachusetts businesses has been sentenced for manipulating his payroll to evade over $1.8 million in taxes, according to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office of Massachusetts and the Department of Justice. George Vasiliades, 58, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to […]

In Modeski v. Summit Retail Solutions, Inc., a divided panel of the First Circuit has decided that a group of “brand representatives” who were employed by a marketing company to pitch particular products in client retail stores fell within the scope of 29 U.S.C. §213(a)(1). That provision exempts from the FLSA’s overtime and minimum wage requirements […]

On September 29, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed an extension of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Law, which was set to expire September 30, 2021, and expanded slightly the reasons for which employees can use leave.  The law, which went into effect in May, created a new sick leave entitlement for employees who […]

Massachusetts now requires all employers, regardless of size, with Massachusetts employees to offer employees paid, job-protected leave for certain COVID-19-related reasons, including to get or recover from a COVID-19 vaccine. Massachusetts also has established a fund to reimburse employers for the cost of providing COVID-19 paid leave required by the law, and as reported by […]

A 53-year-old Canton woman who previously pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.4 million from the nonprofits she worked for has been sentenced to six years in prison, federal authorities said, as reported by MassLive.com In addition to the years in prison, Nicole Lescarbeau, also known as Nicole Coulibaly, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge […]

The state’s highest court has agreed to hear a claim by Gordon College that an associate professor, who sued the Christian school after she was denied a promotion, can be considered a “ministerial employee” and thus not covered by anti-discrimination laws. The case will be the first time the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court takes up […]

The state’s unemployment rate fell to 9.6% in September, according to federal data published Friday, though there are signs of more economic trouble ahead as Covid-19 cases rise in Massachusetts. As reported by the Boston Business Journal, September marked the third consecutive month that the jobless rate has dropped, after hitting a record 17.7% in […]

Three years into the #MeToo movement, there may be more awareness around workplace sexual harassment. But a new report finds that almost three-quarters of people reporting such harassment suffer from retaliation if they complain, as reported by the Associated Press. According to the AP article, more than 7 out of 10 people who reported sexual […]

Good piece in the NY Times about workers/individuals afraid to return to work due to the coronavirus and the implications that this can have on their job status and/or their ability to receive unemployment benefits. Depending on the specifics of the situation, firing a worker for “refusing” to return to work may be illegal, particularly […]

Employment attorney Matthew Fogelman does a Q&A, answering a variety of questions surrounding medical professionals during the corona-virus pandemic. This is the second video in a series.

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