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...
Ageism in the workplace is becoming a hot topic lately especially as more and more Americans are choosing to work longer. This choice is often made out of necessity to pay bills or to reap full Social Security benefits . Although ageism is illegal in the hiring...
Are you planning on buying or selling a home in Massachusetts? If so, it is vital to understand a home's market value. Whether setting the price of your home or putting in an offer, the current fair market is essential. Many websites offer estimates of home values,...
On July 26, 2022, Gov. Charlie Baker signed Massachusetts’ own version of the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hairstyles) Act into law as part of Chapter 117 of the Acts of 2022. This law prohibits discrimination based on race-related...
The IRS is committed to serving all taxpayers, including people with disabilities. By providing reasonable accommodations, the IRS ensures that all taxpayers with disabilities have equal access to the agency’s programs, activities and services. There are many possible...