How much time do you have to file a lawsuit against a company if they do not properly or timely pay your wages?
Dealing with unpaid wages can be frustrating and stressful. Many employees wonder about their rights and legal options. Wage theft is a serious issue affecting countless workers. It includes late payment of wages, unlawful deductions to wages, unpaid overtime, and [...]
You Don’t Have to “Just Deal With It”: A Guide to Sexual Harassment Laws in Massachusetts
Going to work should never feel like walking into a gauntlet of unwanted comments or "jokes" that make you want to disappear. Whether in the form of subtle, sexualized comment that feels "off," or overt advances that leave you shaken, [...]
Fired in Massachusetts: How to Tell if You Have a Legal Case.
It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you were let go for the wrong reasons, especially in a state like Massachusetts where "at-will" employment can feel like the deck is stacked against you. When you tell friends what happened, [...]
What Are Your Rights After Employment Separation?
Losing a job, whether it is voluntary or involuntary, is often jarring. Maybe you saw it coming. Maybe it hit you out of the blue. Either way, once the dust settles, most people find themselves asking the same question: What [...]
What Massachusetts Workers Need to Know About Pregnancy and Paid Family Leave
If you’re pregnant or planning to grow your family, you probably have a lot on your mind. One thing that shouldn’t be a mystery is your right to take time off. In Massachusetts, the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) [...]
Know Your Rights After Job Separation in Massachusetts
Losing or leaving a job is never easy, but it’s important to remember that employment separation doesn’t mean your rights end. Whether you’ve been laid off, terminated, or have chosen to resign, there are legal protections in place to ensure [...]