According to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the number of complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace are up this year, over last year, by over 2000%. We've seen that increase first-hand as we currently represent three employees in claims of sexual harassment. Believe me when I tell you,
Read MorePrior to July 17, 2017, most employers in Massachusetts assumed that they could terminate an employee who tested positive for marijuana, even if they were licensed to use marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, known as MEPA, is set to go into effect and will apply to employers across Massachusetts, in Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Lowell, Fall River, New Bedford, and the Cape.
Read MoreSteffans Legal has filed suit on behalf of five employees regarding violations of the Massachusetts Tips Act. The case is currently pending in Berkshire County Superior Court and includes allegations of improper tip pooling and unlawful retaliation.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Wage Act may be the most employee-friendly statute around. Employees who succeed with claims under the Wage Act have their damages mandatorily tripled and their attorneys' fees paid.
Read MoreThe employee in this matter suffered from a rare neurological condition that caused her to suffer from periodic and unpredictable episodes that, occassionally, caused her to be late to work. She always notified her manager when she was going to be late and provided as much notice as possible.
Read MoreThe employee in this matter brought claims of racial harassment, racial discrimination, and retaliation against her employer, based in Worcester. The employee is of Puerto Rican descent and felt she was being treated differently than her caucasian counterparts.
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