What is ABLEISM? Discrimination and social prejudice in favor of able-bodied people. Social habits, practices, regulations, laws, and institutions that operate under the assumption that disabled people are inherently less capable overall, less valuable in society, and...
In a notable shift toward inclusivity, the Healey-Driscoll administration has rolled out multilingual support for the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Residents can now navigate the benefits system in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or...
There are many benefits to artificial intelligence. AI can be used in a variety of sectors, ranging from healthcare, criminal justice, manufacturing, lending, education, and hiring. It can also be used within organizations. “ AI can be used to help organizations...
A pair of Black women who claim they were unfairly denied housing in Massachusetts due to an algorithm used to screen prospective tenants are engaged in a lawsuit challenging both the company responsible for the formula and what they deemed a “discriminatory” practice...
David Harris, a Boston fair housing advocate, says racism in housing transactions remains a significant problem, more than a half century after the federal Civil Rights Act. And Harris has the test results to prove it. His nonprofit asked two women from different...
Those making minimum wage in Massachusetts are about to see a bump in pay. Beginning January 1st, 2023, the standard minimum wage will increase to $15.00, and the tipped minimum wage will bump up to $6.75. The minimum wage applies to all employees except agricultural...
A Market Basket employee alleges that the supermarket chain promoted younger workers over himself after the state’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) found probable cause for his age-related grievances. The DeMoulas Supermarkets Inc., owner of the chain, denied the...
Mayor Michelle Wu signed an ordinance requiring that places of public accommodations in the City of Boston, such as restaurants, bars, banks, and gyms, turn on the closed captioning function on any televisions in public areas. The ordinance, sponsored by Council...
Sometimes things don't work out as you had hoped. Everyone experiences it. In life, things happen, and they aren't always pleasant. Going through a Massachusetts divorce and selling the marital home is one of them. You'll have a lot on your mind when going through a...
Some Massachusetts taxpayers are eligible for more than one filing status. As they get ready for the upcoming filing season, taxpayers should carefully review their options to pick the filing status that makes the most sense for them. Those who are only eligible for...