If you’ve ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you’re likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Virtually every employer in this country must abide by this federal law. It protects you from discrimination based on disability, gender, religion,
Mediation is a popular way to settle all sorts of legal issues. One area it is commonly used for is insurance disputes. Mediation involves two parties trying to reach an outcome that is satisfactory for both. It has significant advantages over other forms of settling legal issues. What are the advantages of mediation? Many divorcing couples choose mediation. It allows them to
Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime. There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
Whether you are ready to retire or simply want to move on to something new, you may want to sell your business. As the owner, you might hope to sell it to a family member or business partner. You could also have an outside investor who wants to take over your already successful company. One of the things you can
Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple’s marriage — but a dependent spouse’s expenses are also a big factor. Changing an existing divorce decree and alimony amounts may take some legal wrangling, and there’s no guarantee
Sexual harassment can make going into work every day a miserable experience and even push someone out of a career they have studied for years to build. If you have endured sexual harassment from a co-worker, customer or manager, you have a right to make a complaint. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, the business involved will take action against
A proposed piece of legislation in Massachusetts has become of concern to many workers in the state for it being a so-called clone of Proposition 22. The legislation exempts companies that offer gig services, those like Lyft or Uber, from classifying their workers as employees. Drivers in Massachusetts have been rallying at the Massachusetts State House against this bill, because
One way people get through the pain of their divorce is by sharing the details with their friends. They often discuss how much their divorce cost them. You may be surprised at the variation in figures. Understanding why someone spent so much can help you avoid the same mistakes. What mistakes could make my divorce more expensive? Here are some
You’re approaching or are already into your golden years. The time has come for you to retire. Yet, you hesitate because you worry about the fate of your business. Your company has provided a good living for your employees who have become your second family. You worry about them if you sell the company. You also worry about the needs of
Imagine standing in court being asked what you did to prevent sexual harassment from happening in your workplace. How would you answer? If your company has grown slowly and organically, the idea that one member of your staff may accuse another of sexual harassment might never have crossed your mind. Yet, regardless of your history, there is an expectation for
If you’ve ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you’re likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Virtually every employer in this country must abide by this federal law. It protects you from discrimination based on disability, gender, religion,
Mediation is a popular way to settle all sorts of legal issues. One area it is commonly used for is insurance disputes. Mediation involves two parties trying to reach an outcome that is satisfactory for both. It has significant advantages over other forms of settling legal issues. What are the advantages of mediation? Many divorcing couples choose mediation. It allows them to
Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime. There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
Whether you are ready to retire or simply want to move on to something new, you may want to sell your business. As the owner, you might hope to sell it to a family member or business partner. You could also have an outside investor who wants to take over your already successful company. One of the things you can
Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple’s marriage — but a dependent spouse’s expenses are also a big factor. Changing an existing divorce decree and alimony amounts may take some legal wrangling, and there’s no guarantee
Sexual harassment can make going into work every day a miserable experience and even push someone out of a career they have studied for years to build. If you have endured sexual harassment from a co-worker, customer or manager, you have a right to make a complaint. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, the business involved will take action against
A proposed piece of legislation in Massachusetts has become of concern to many workers in the state for it being a so-called clone of Proposition 22. The legislation exempts companies that offer gig services, those like Lyft or Uber, from classifying their workers as employees. Drivers in Massachusetts have been rallying at the Massachusetts State House against this bill, because
One way people get through the pain of their divorce is by sharing the details with their friends. They often discuss how much their divorce cost them. You may be surprised at the variation in figures. Understanding why someone spent so much can help you avoid the same mistakes. What mistakes could make my divorce more expensive? Here are some
You’re approaching or are already into your golden years. The time has come for you to retire. Yet, you hesitate because you worry about the fate of your business. Your company has provided a good living for your employees who have become your second family. You worry about them if you sell the company. You also worry about the needs of
Imagine standing in court being asked what you did to prevent sexual harassment from happening in your workplace. How would you answer? If your company has grown slowly and organically, the idea that one member of your staff may accuse another of sexual harassment might never have crossed your mind. Yet, regardless of your history, there is an expectation for
