It is illegal to fire a Massachusetts employee for trying to get paid their wages. The law says "No employee shall be penalized by an employer in any way as a result of any action on the part of an employee to seek his or her rights under the wages and hours...
The #MeToo and Time's Up Now movement is sparking much debate across the country, and your Massachusetts workplace is no exception. But just how prevalent is sexual harassment in companies across the U.S.? The infographic below highlights key findings from a recent...
The wave of workplace harassment allegations dominating headlines in recent weeks has been a wake-up call to employers to review their anti-harassment policies in Massachusetts. However, the best-drafted policies are meaningless unless companies have an investigation...
Massachusetts G.L. ch. 151B is the state statute that prohibits discrimination based on disability, and the interpretation of that statute sometimes differs from the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One area where the two statutes diverge is an...
Absent a written agreement in Massachusetts stating otherwise, employment relationships are presumed to be at-will. In other words, an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, or for no reason, so long as it's not for a discriminatory or other...
When someone famous is caught in the act of harassment, it gets people'sattention. But most harassment stories especially workplace harassment in Massachusetts never make it to the headlines. They're all too common, and they've been around for a long time.Harassment...
The Massachusetts personnel record requires an employer to give access to personnel records to employees and former employees upon written request. This applies to all employers.However, for employers with 20 or more employees, the law requires that they include...
Sexual harassment in Massachusetts is a type of employment or workplace discrimination that is based on verbal or physical abuse of a sexual nature. Victims of sexual harassment often suffer from the inability to perform his or her duties, psychological trauma, and,...
While popular culture continues to perpetuate the notion that "fit" is preferable to "fat," few people are aware that it's legal in 49 states including Massachusetts to terminate a person for the unforgivable sin of packing a few extra pounds.Most states adhere to a...
From a visionary to a commander, there are different types of bosses. By understanding the leadership style of your manager, you'll be able to work with them better and create a path for success. Have you been discriminated against at work? The types of discrimination...