Associational discrimination in Massachusetts occurs when someone is discriminated against because of their relationship with another person. Generally, this type of discrimination occurs in one of two situations: Associational Discrimination: an employer...
In a recent report by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says that in fiscal 2021, her office’s Fair Labor Division fined employers more than $8.1 million for wage theft and other labor law violations. The attorney general’s sixth annual Labor Day Report says...
Separating from your Massachusetts spouse is never easy, whether it’s you who has taken the call or your spouse. Since you are here reading this article, perhaps, you have summoned up the courage to divorce after much thought and discussion. Whether you have been...
Congress created the 401(k) plan in 1986 to encourage employees of for-profit businesses to save for retirement. Two versions exist: The tax-deferred 401(k) And the Roth 401(k) introduced in 2006 Both retirement savings plans offer tax benefits and can help you build...
The home office deduction allows qualified taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses when they file taxes. To claim the home office deduction on their 2021 tax return, taxpayers generally must exclusively and regularly use part of their home or a separate structure on...
Massachusetts children are more likely to suffer mental health problems if they witness their divorced or separated parents arguing, warns a recent study. Conflict between recently separated parents can cause children to experience fear of abandonment, leading to such...
If you have had the ill luck of being in a Massachusetts marriage with one, knowing how to deal with a pathological liar in a relationship is the first step toward taking control of your relationship and getting your life back on track. This article will show you...
(a) Spousal privilege (1) General rule A spouse shall not be compelled to testify in the trial of an indictment, complaint, or other criminal proceeding brought against the other spouse. (2) Who may claim the privilege Only the witness-spouse may claim the privilege....
The following tables show the monthly 2022 VA disability rates for veterans with a rating 10% or higher. These amounts are effective Dec. 1, 2021. They are tax-free. VA disability payments are made to veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and...
With a quarter of Americans without retirement savings, it’s important for people to save money after a life-changing event like a Massachusetts divorce, according to one expert. “Reduce your expenses, and don’t try to keep up the lifestyle you had before,” Linda...