More than a decade after the first size bill was introduced in the Massachusetts Legislature, residents may finally gain workplace protection for discrimination against height and weight — if a current bill passes. Sen. Becca Raush, D-Needham, and Rep. Tram Nguyen,...
Each May, we observe Older Americans Month in Massachusetts to honor older adults for their significant impact on our nation – often as loved ones, colleagues, mentors, and volunteers – and to recommit to addressing their unique needs as a vital population. The U.S....
Massachusetts based Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. d/b/a Family Dollar has been cited $1.5 million in penalties for more than 3,900 violations of the state’s meal break laws, by the Massachusetts Attorney General's office (AG). Family Dollar was issued two citations by the...
Basic rights and obligations of Massachusetts Landlords and Tenants A service animal is a dog, or in rare cases a miniature horse, that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. An emotional support animal (ESA) is...
What is gentle parenting? Psychologist and parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith is credited with introducing the idea of gentle parenting to the world. "Gentle parenting is rooted in deep respect for children," she told HealthDay. "It focuses on building connection,...
Authoritative parenting is a supportive and nurturing style of parenting that still includes firm boundary-setting, according to the American Psychological Association. Massachusetts parents use two-way communication and calm reasoning to help their children...
Discovery during a Massachusetts divorce makes it possible for you to gain access to information and documents in the possession of the other party. It also makes it possible for the other party to gain access to information and documents in your possession. The...
Emancipation ends the Massachusetts parents' rights to control his or her minor child or to participate in any decision-making about the child. If a child is emancipated, the parents no longer have the right to determine where the child lives or goes to school, or how...
There is no applicable Massachusetts law regarding how old a child must be to babysit. According to the US Department of Labor: "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets 14 as the minimum age for most non-agricultural work. However, at any age, youth may deliver...
Both Massachusetts state and federal laws restrict the hours that minors may work. The stricter standard applies. The information below combines both state and federal law. Note: Under state law, no one under 18 may work past 8 p.m. without direct, on-site adult...