No employee should have to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace. Your company should have policies against this type of behavior so that it’s stopped before it ever has a chance to start. Unfortunately, not everyone is going to act in an appropriate manner. As part of your plan to fight sexual harassment, you should have a grievance procedure
Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse supported one another and shared your resources. Both of you have come to expect a certain standard of living and to enjoy certain benefits that you derive because of your marriage. When one spouse files for divorce, both will have to adjust to reduced income and changes to their household circumstances. Splitting your
A surprising number of people think that if they fall inside a business or in a parking lot that they have an airtight lawsuit against that company. Many business owners and managers also fail to understand the nuances of a slip-and-fall claim after someone allegedly gets hurt at their business. Exaggerated injuries after a slip-and-fall accident do happen, largely because
Your boss or co-worker in Massachusetts likes to put a hand on your shoulder with unsettling frequency. Sometimes he makes suggestive comments about your personal appearance or clothing. He tells crude jokes that make you feel disrespected. It’s gotten to the point that it’s tough to focus on your responsibilities. You are starting to dread going to the office every
Many construction companies or contractors are reputable. They let you know about the breadth of materials available on the market that they can use to complete your project. They purchase and use whatever it is that you select and charge a fair rate. Other contractors will show you a wide range of products that they can use to complete your
Part of your estate plan involves leaving the family business to your child. This is known as a succession plan. It’s very important to you because of the high value of the asset, the way you can provide a long-term career for your child and all you have put into it over the years. Moreover, you care about the business
When you get divorced, you know well that marital assets must be split. There are plenty of things that you and your spouse shared, such as homes, cars, furnishings and basic income. These are going to get divided between the two of you. That said, there are also plenty of things that you consider your own. Gifts tend to fall
Many individuals have begun sinking funds into cryptocurrencies in recent years. Their reason for doing so is two-pronged. Cryptocurrencies are relatively anonymous, and thus continue to be largely unregulated. They also are a new investment option and quite attractive to individuals looking to buy-in low. As for downsides to cryptocurrencies? They’re hard to track down if you have a spouse
Earlier this year, we discussed the steps you should take as a landlord to deal with your tenants to avoid exposing yourself to legal liability. We noted that landlords must provide their tenants with written notice of their plans to terminate a contract. You may be wondering what steps you need to take if you plan to sell your rental to
Sexual harassment claims are something most everyone would prefer to avoid. No one wants to get accused of wrongdoing, but many people also don’t want to speak up and report it after they experience it. Those within a company don’t want to worry about the discord between employees and the possible expense involved. Still, sexual harassment can happen in any
No employee should have to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace. Your company should have policies against this type of behavior so that it’s stopped before it ever has a chance to start. Unfortunately, not everyone is going to act in an appropriate manner. As part of your plan to fight sexual harassment, you should have a grievance procedure
Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse supported one another and shared your resources. Both of you have come to expect a certain standard of living and to enjoy certain benefits that you derive because of your marriage. When one spouse files for divorce, both will have to adjust to reduced income and changes to their household circumstances. Splitting your
A surprising number of people think that if they fall inside a business or in a parking lot that they have an airtight lawsuit against that company. Many business owners and managers also fail to understand the nuances of a slip-and-fall claim after someone allegedly gets hurt at their business. Exaggerated injuries after a slip-and-fall accident do happen, largely because
Your boss or co-worker in Massachusetts likes to put a hand on your shoulder with unsettling frequency. Sometimes he makes suggestive comments about your personal appearance or clothing. He tells crude jokes that make you feel disrespected. It’s gotten to the point that it’s tough to focus on your responsibilities. You are starting to dread going to the office every
Many construction companies or contractors are reputable. They let you know about the breadth of materials available on the market that they can use to complete your project. They purchase and use whatever it is that you select and charge a fair rate. Other contractors will show you a wide range of products that they can use to complete your
Part of your estate plan involves leaving the family business to your child. This is known as a succession plan. It’s very important to you because of the high value of the asset, the way you can provide a long-term career for your child and all you have put into it over the years. Moreover, you care about the business
When you get divorced, you know well that marital assets must be split. There are plenty of things that you and your spouse shared, such as homes, cars, furnishings and basic income. These are going to get divided between the two of you. That said, there are also plenty of things that you consider your own. Gifts tend to fall
Many individuals have begun sinking funds into cryptocurrencies in recent years. Their reason for doing so is two-pronged. Cryptocurrencies are relatively anonymous, and thus continue to be largely unregulated. They also are a new investment option and quite attractive to individuals looking to buy-in low. As for downsides to cryptocurrencies? They’re hard to track down if you have a spouse
Earlier this year, we discussed the steps you should take as a landlord to deal with your tenants to avoid exposing yourself to legal liability. We noted that landlords must provide their tenants with written notice of their plans to terminate a contract. You may be wondering what steps you need to take if you plan to sell your rental to
Sexual harassment claims are something most everyone would prefer to avoid. No one wants to get accused of wrongdoing, but many people also don’t want to speak up and report it after they experience it. Those within a company don’t want to worry about the discord between employees and the possible expense involved. Still, sexual harassment can happen in any
