Massachusetts law provides employees with a statutory right to sit when their job duties permit it and requires employers to provide suitable seating. This law applies to all employees, regardless of gender. Key Provisions of Massachusetts "Right to Sit" Law According...
The Massachusetts personnel record law, M.G.L. chapter 149, § 52C, allows a current or former employee to get a copy of their personnel file. ”Personnel record”, a record kept by an employer that identifies an employee, to the extent that the record is used or has...
Massachusetts unemployment rate of 4.8% is higher than the the average U.S. unemployment of 4.1% and is steadily on the rise. Should you need assistance in appealing a decision denying you benefits from the Department of Unemployment Assistance, contact the Law...
When you lose your job in Massachusetts, it can be concerning how you’re going to be able to support yourself until you can find employment again. Unemployment benefits can provide some cushion, but what happens if you’re already receiving some kind of government...
If you work in Massachusetts, you’re probably familiar with the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). What is the Family and Medical Leave Act? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid,...
The "An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency" takes effect in Massachusetts on October 29, 2025. This law mandates greater transparency in job postings for businesses with 25 or more employees by requiring the inclusion of salary or hourly wage ranges in job...
Massachusetts residents filing new unemployment claims this week, as well as eligible existing claimants, can now receive benefits for up to 30 weeks, up from the previous maximum benefit period of 26 weeks. An extension of jobless benefits is triggered under state...
Job hunting in Massachusetts is hard, and landing an interview with a prospective employer can be even harder. While it can be worth it to try and get ahead financially or find a job you enjoy, the interview process is filled with the unknown. While it might seem like...
The EEOC's Guidelines define two types of sexual harassment: "quid pro quo" and "hostile environment." The Guidelines provide that "unwelcome" sexual conduct constitutes sexual harassment when "submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a report, “High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech Workforce and Sector from 2014 - 2022” which highlights demographic disparities for workers in 56 science, technology, engineering, and...