Understanding Construction Defects in Massachusetts
Understanding construction defect claims in Massachusetts. Learn about workmanship defects, design defects, statute of limitations, and your legal options when construction work fails.
Understanding At-Will Employment Limits in Massachusetts
While Massachusetts is at-will, employers face wrongful termination claims for public policy exceptions, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower violations. Learn how to terminate properly.
Avoiding ERISA Violations: A Guide for Massachusetts Businesses
ERISA fiduciary duties, prohibited transactions, and personal liability for employer benefit plans. Learn what happens when plans are mismanaged.
Employer’s Guide to Religious Discrimination in Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 151B and Title VII protections for religious practice. Learn about accommodating religious beliefs, dress, grooming, and handling accommodation requests.
What Massachusetts Employers Need to Know About Retaliation Risks
Retaliation Claims Against Massachusetts Employers: The Risk That Outlasts the Underlying Complaint By a Massachusetts Business Attorney · April 2026...
Massachusetts Wage Payment Timing and Deduction Rules: What Employers Cannot Get Wrong
M.G.L. c. 149, § 148 wage payment rules, permissible vs. prohibited deductions, final paycheck timing, and personal liability for corporate officers.
Workplace Privacy in Massachusetts: A Guide for Employers
Massachusetts has strong employee privacy protections. Learn about M.G.L. c. 214 § 1B, electronic monitoring, social media, and CORI checks in employment.
Pregnancy Discrimination Claims in Massachusetts: What Employers Are Required to Provide
M.G.L. c. 151B protections, reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, parental leave rights, and how pregnancy discrimination intersects with FMLA/PFML.
Know Your Business: A Legal Checklist for Massachusetts Business Owners
Most legal trouble in a small business doesn’t start with a lawsuit. It starts with an outdated handbook, a missing...
Know Your Business – Part II
Contracts with Employees 1099 et al. W-2 Employee Contracts: While not required as Massachusetts is an At Willstate, meaning an...