Massachusetts Overtime Law: What Employers Need to Know About Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
A guide to federal FLSA and Massachusetts overtime requirements, white-collar exemptions, salary basis tests, and common misclassification mistakes.
Age Discrimination Claims in Massachusetts: What Employers Need to Know About M.G.L. c. 151B
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.
What Happens When an Employee Files an MCAD Complaint Against Your Massachusetts Business
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.
Beyond Money Damages Under Chapter 93A: Injunctions, Contract Limits and Insurer Claims
Massachusetts Business Attorney · Business Law Most people know Chapter 93A for one thing: double or triple damages. But a...
Surety Bonds in Massachusetts Construction Projects: Payment Bonds, Performance Bonds, and What Happens When They’re Called
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.
Getting Paid on Massachusetts Construction Projects: Payment Disputes, Retainage, and Your Legal Options
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.
What Makes a Business Practice “Unfair or Deceptive” Under Massachusetts Chapter 93A
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.
Defenses to Chapter 93A Claims: How Massachusetts Businesses Can Fight Back
A Massachusetts attorney explains the key defenses to Chapter 93A claims, including good-faith dispute, regulatory compliance, and settlement offer protections.
Chapter 93A and Debt Collection in Massachusetts: What Creditors and Debtors Need to Know
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.
Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation in Massachusetts: An Employer’s Guide
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.