The HR Dilemma: Best Hiring Practices Part 1

HR professionals or other hiring managers need to have best practices in order comply with employment laws, one of the most complex legal areas. The dilemma is that poor decisions may impact a company for years to come. Decisions that violate, or appear to violate, employment laws could lead to untold legal costs and/or liabilities. […]

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USERRA – Protecting our Protectors

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) is designed to help protect U.S. military personnel from discrimination that they may face in returning to their jobs. The law ensures that they: are not disadvantaged in their workplaces because of their service; are quickly reemployed and restored to their former jobs on […]

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Do you have an employment contract in Massachusetts?

Defining a contract is easier than determining if  circumstances constitute proof of one. A contract is an agreement  made voluntarily by two or more parties intending to create a legal obligation(s) and paying consideration. They are often in writing, though many are oral. In deciding that there was no contract defining the right to a bonus […]

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The Strange Laws of Massachusetts from Witches to Dueling

Massachusetts is home to some strange laws, perhaps due to a Puritan past. While no one enforces them any more, for fun, I thought that we would look at some. Spitting G.L. c.270 section 14 says that spitting on a sidewalk is an offense worthy of a $20 fine. Breaking and Entering and Poultry G.L. c.266 […]

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Wrongful termination: are you a victim?

If you believe you are the victim of wrongful termination (discrimination, whistleblower, retaliation, breach of contract, etc.), there are certain steps you should consider taking immediately. The following is general information and you should not rely on it for your individual circumstances; CONSULT OUR OFFICE IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A CASE BECAUSE DETAILS MATTER […]

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