States Make Their Own Laws – But Just How Much Do They Differ?
The United States has been just that since 1776 – a united confederation of states, each of which was created and developed along its own unique pathway. Most Americans are...
Gig Workers And Employment Laws – Here’s An Update
Gig workers operate out of the non-traditional work arrangements. They have temporary contracts with companies that hire them; as a result, their income varies on the number of gigs they...
The Pandemic and the Probable Rise of Commercial Bankruptcies in 2021
Many businesses have been hit hard in Massachusetts since the start of the pandemic and smaller businesses in particular are teetering on the edge of filing for bankruptcy or have...
Massachusetts Labor Laws During Covid-19
The virus that upended just about everything early last year is unfortunately still with us and probably nothing will really go back to ‘normal’ until the current vaccine roll out...
Mitigating Litigation Risk For Businesses Reopening In The Near Future
As employees return to work, businesses are faced with an altered work environment, one of social distancing, reduced contact, and greater health risks. There is no dearth of potential litigation...
Who Needs a Criminal Background Check in Massachusetts?
If you have applied for a job in Massachusetts, don’t be surprised if you are told that your application will be subject to a criminal background check. In fact, job...
Precautions That Should be Taken on Videoconferencing – Legal Issues for Your Business in Massachusetts
Many businesses have been regularly using videoconferencing since the start of the Covid-9 pandemic. It gets around the necessity to socially distance and can have other advantages, too. It is...
All You Need To Know About Emergency Paid Sick Time In Massachusetts
If you feel sick or believe that you may have been exposed to the Coronavirus, it is important that you stay home and avoid exposing others as well. But for...
How Do Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Settlements Work?
Workers’ compensation provides payments, as needed, for lost wages, and lifetime medical care for a work-related injury or illness. But, you and your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance provider...
The COVID-19 State of Emergency and Its Legal Implications for Citizens of Massachusetts
The COVID-19 virus is affecting every facet of society. Though the long-term legal implications are still unclear, this article explores some of the legal issues that residents of Massachusetts are...
