A guide to federal FLSA and Massachusetts overtime requirements, white-collar exemptions, salary basis tests, and common misclassification mistakes.
Articles by Attorney Richard Gaudet
Massachusetts age discrimination law (M.G.L. c. 151B) protects workers 40 and older. Learn what constitutes age discrimination, the ‘but for’ causation test, and risks of layoffs and RIFs.
A step-by-step guide to the MCAD complaint process: filing, investigation, probable cause determination, and hearing. Learn what employers must do and common mistakes to avoid.
Massachusetts Business Attorney · Business Law Most people know Chapter 93A for one thing: double or triple damages. But a […]
Understanding payment bonds and performance bonds in Massachusetts construction. Learn how subcontractors and suppliers can claim on payment bonds and what happens when contractors default.
Massachusetts construction payment law: mechanic’s liens, payment bond claims, retainage rules, and breach of contract remedies. Understand your rights when you’re owed money on a job.
A Massachusetts business attorney explains what the unfair or deceptive practices law actually prohibits, how courts apply the standard, and why it’s broader than common law fraud.
A Massachusetts attorney explains the key defenses to Chapter 93A claims, including good-faith dispute, regulatory compliance, and settlement offer protections.
A Massachusetts attorney explains unfair debt collection practices, the AG’s regulations, and how both debtors and business owners can use Chapter 93A in collection disputes.
Massachusetts disability discrimination law is broader than the ADA. Learn what constitutes disability, your duty to engage in the interactive process, what accommodation is reasonable, and what happens when you fail to accommodate.