The Massachusetts Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) gives you up to 24 hours of job secured unpaid time off from work each year to Go to your child’s school activities, Go with your child to the doctor or dentist, or Go with your elderly relative to the doctor or...
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The Most Expensive Divorces of All Time Ranked
Divorces can be pricey for anyone, but when mega-wealthy couples split, the settlements can reach the billions. Researchers at WyomingLLCAttorney.com analyzed available data to find out which divorces resulted in the highest settlements of all time, and adjusted the...
What is a 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal From Your Massachusetts Account?
A 401(k) hardship withdrawal is a withdrawal from a 401(k) for an "immediate and heavy financial need." It is an authorized withdrawal—meaning the IRS can waive penalties—but it does not relieve you of your tax responsibilities. But before you tap your retirement...
What Could Have Saved Your Massachusetts Marriage?
Massachusetts couples in failing marriages say that in hindsight, these changes could have preserved their union. When bells ring on your wedding day, the last thing on your mind is the possibility that the union someday will end in divorce. But the sad reality is...
No. 1 Reason for Massachusetts Divorce – Isn’t Money!
Almost 690,000 couples reported getting divorced in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s about half the number of couples who reported getting married. Most couples file for what is called a no-fault divorce, which means you...
Is it Illegal for Massachusetts Employees to Skip Their Meal Breaks?
Most, if not all people know that you are entitled to a lunch break while at work. As a matter of fact, it's Massachusetts law that workers have a right to at least a 30-minute meal break for each six hours worked in a calendar day. This is according to mass.gov....
Do Massachusetts Employees Have to Pay for Their Own Uniforms?
You know how it goes when you start a new job. You train, get your work quarters set up the way you want, and get an overall lay of the land before you start diving into your new place of employment. Many jobs also require that you wear a uniform. There are plenty of...
Have You Ever Heard of The Massachusetts Workplace 3 Hour Rule ?
A Massachusetts workplace law or rule that you may or may not have heard of in Massachusetts is the 3-Hour Rule. Sometimes unexpected things happen at work and you have to leave or are asked to leave prematurely. You may be wondering, what will happen with your pay...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State To Have A Baby!
Having a baby in Massachusetts is both a joyful and stressful occasion – but the stress side is more amplified in 2023 as inflation pushes the cost of adding an extra family member higher and higher. One of the biggest expenses to keep in mind is medical bills. The...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State For Working Moms!
Massachusetts is the best state in the country for working moms! That's right. According to the personal finance experts at WalletHub, Massachusetts is numero uno for working mothers. Women make up nearly half of the workforce in the U.S. and WalletHub reports that...