Employment

Tip Pooling: Know the Law in Massachusetts

By Robert P. Rudolph, Esq. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 152A explicitly outlines Massachusetts law regarding service charges, tips,…

10 years ago

Employees-at-Will: When Can They Not Be Fired At The Employer’s Will?

By Adam J. Shafran, Esq. Massachusetts, like all other states, follows the employment doctrine known as "employee-at will." The concept…

10 years ago

Enforceability of Covenants Not To Compete: Employers Win and Lose

Covenants not to compete are generally disfavored. To enforce a non-compete, an employer must show that the covenant is necessary…

11 years ago

Wage Wars – The Rising Tide of Massachusetts Wage & Hour Litigation

By Adam J. Shafran, Esq. Bolstered by a wage statute that provides for mandatory triple damages and attorneys' fees, the…

11 years ago

Changes in Human Resources Laws: Could They Affect You?

There have been several noteworthy changes to Human Resources laws in Massachusetts in 2010. All employers should be sure they…

14 years ago