Negotiable Instrument, June 2004

Commercial Leases, May 2004

Avoiding conflicts of interest can be a complicated craft, May 2004

Continue Violation, May 2004

Recent case settles father-son stock dispute, May 2004

Top Court Makes Facially Unconstitutional Ruling, May 2004

Who gets the ring?, May 2004

Unemployed Insurance Bill, May 2004

Heightened Security Places Additional Demands On Businesses (Part 1 of 2), May 2004

Heightened Security Places Additional Demands On Businesses (Part 2 of 2), May 2004

Wage Act Presents a Potential Nightmare for Businesses, May 2004

Shareholders Can Claim Unemployment Benefits, May 2004

 

      Employment Issues       Business Issues       Money Matters       At Home       The Law

 

 

Employment Issues

Disability and Discrimination

Disabled Employees Entitled to Workplace Accommodations

A 'Quiz' On the Massachusetts Disability Law

Age Discrimination Suits Can Be Waived

Discrimination at Restaurant Leads to Damage Award

Don’t Consider That Hearing Aid when Determining "Handicap" Under Mass Law

SJC Redefines Age Discrimination

 

Harassment

Educate Employees on Sexual Harassment

Investigating Claims of Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Hard to Define

Bullying Can Cost Productivity

 

Policies & Rights

FLSA Due for Change

Is a Company Handbook Really Necessary?

Employee Handbook Could be a Contract

Employee Manual Construed as Contract

Drafting Employment Applications

Hiring Employees

Employee Interviews Can be Minefields

Firing an Employee Requires Tact and Legal Know-How

Defamation in the Workplace Not a Major Problem

Military Leave of Absence

Vacation Policies

Employer Liability for Some Travel Time

Double Comp Available Despite Employer Insolvency

Employee Guide to the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation System

Learn DET's Disqualification Rules

Unemployment Compensation

Unemployment Compensation Appeal

Legality of Drug Testing Depends on the Situation

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Employers Must Consider Interaction of ADA-FMLA

The Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act Explained

Privacy Rights of the Employee

Requesting Reasonable Accommodation

Small Necessities Leave Act

Supreme Court Clarifies SSDI

Take a Break, It's the Law

Attempting to Play One Agency Off Against Another Won’t Work

Vocational Rehabilitation -- Don't Settle For Less

Workers' Comp Claims Must Pass the Test

Scarring Doesn't Pay in Workers' Compensation

Law Protects Whistleblowers

The At-Will Employee

What is COBRA?

 

Business Issues

SJC to Decide if Former Franchisee Can Compete Against Franchisor Despite Agreement, April 2004

Advisory Boards

S Corporations - an Alternative Approach to Taxation

Covenant Not to Compete Frequently Upheld

Lawsuits Are a Fact of Life for Businesses

The Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Massachusetts Corporations Must File in Rhode Island to Do Business

Use Non-compete Agreements Carefully

The Partnership Form of Organization

Businesses Must Follow Sunday Rules

Weigh Choices When Starting a Business

What is a Professional Corporation?

Old Tattoo Law Unconstitutional

Wage Act Presents a Potential Nightmare for Businesses

 

Money Matters

Health Insurance Just Got Cheaper

Accountability in an Underage Consumer's Wrongful Death Suit

Buy-Sell Agreement: A Wise Precaution

Skimping on Car Insurance Can Put a Dent in Your Wallet

Benefits Legislation Reaches Beyond IRAs: ERISA

Some Gift Certificates Keep Giving

Consider Using Homestead Protection

Know Your Rights

Plan Ahead with Long-term Care Insurance

Understanding a Lump Sum Settlement

Small Claims Court Procedure

Deduction — What a Wonderful Word

Taxes can hit legal settlements hard

A Will Can Serve Many Important Functions

Ten Frequently Asked Will Questions

Gift Certifcates Just Got Longer

 

At Home

Premise Liability

Animal Owners Can Face Strict Liability

Contractor Liable for Mistakes of Subcontractor

Determination of Broker's Commission is Not Easy

Exclusive Listing Are Not Always Enforceable

Social Host Liability on Firework Display

Massachusetts Health Care Proxy Law Explained

Most Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Insurance Coverage

Investigate Nursing Home Care

A Law Protects Seniors from Abuse and Theft

The Various Forms of Ownership

Tenants' Rights And Responsibilities

The Law

Hostile Witness, April 2004