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.
Practicing employment law for businesses and employees in Massachusetts
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.
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.
The Family and Medical Leave Act and Massachusetts Employers: A Practical Guide
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees. Massachusetts PFML applies to smaller employers. Learn the interaction, what leave is covered, notice requirements, and common mistakes.
The Massachusetts Wage Act: What Every Employer Needs to Know About Paying Employees
Learn what the Massachusetts Wage Act (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148) requires about timely payment of wages, permissible deductions, commissions, and the serious penalties for violations.
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...