Massachusetts students and employees with natural hair have faced continued discrimination from school and workplace regulations as controversy over what is considered a racial characteristic protected by law leaves natural hairstyles such as locks or afros or twists...
When you think of abuse, your mind probably goes immediately to physical violence, yelling, or intimidation. But an abusive relationship can also be silent. Some people use silent treatment abuse to manipulate and control their loved ones. This is a form of emotional...
Military service members and veterans in Massachusetts have seen major changes to their pay and benefits over the past several years. For the most part, it’s good news. Basic pay has been rising, and service members saw a 2.7% increase in 2022. Basic Allowance for...
Here are important cases addressing the issue of change of name. Gomes v. Candido, 99 Mass. App. Ct. 825 (2021) When deciding whether to approve a change to a child's name, the standard should be whether the change is in the best interests of the child, not whether it...
The arrival of summer is also the start of wedding season. Marriage changes many things and taxes is one of them. Newlyweds should know how tying the knot can affect their tax situation. Here’s a tax checklist for newly married couples: Name and address changes...
Ageism is one of the most unfair paradoxes in the labor market: People put in decades of hard work and then find themselves penalized for having done so. And the problem is only worsening: Nearly 80% of older workers say they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination...
According to a recent survey from Credello of 600 Americans (ages 18 to 44), “money and finances” tops the list of what is important in relationships, especially in a new romance. Survey respondents were asked to share their thoughts on the connections between love...
A recent study has named Massachusetts the most expensive state to have a baby. Body Nest, a pregnancy pillow company, looked at childbirth costs, rent increases, and infant childcare costs throughout the 50 states and came to the conclusion that the Bay State is the...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition that causes Massachusetts spouses to rely on others for praise, admiration, and self-esteem. Someone with NPD may have superficial relationships based on personal gain. They often behave in...
Does your heart hurt when the one you love doesn’t love you back? Oh, the pain you feel can be unbearable when you love someone who doesn’t love you back. I can go as far as saying that one might feel their world crumble around them when the one they love doesn’t want...