After years of debating the issue, the Massachusetts legislature finally passed a noncompetition bill during its last-minute voting crunch in July. The new law nominally impacts only non-compete agreements entered … more
It isn’t a surprise. At least, it shouldn’t be. Anyone with eyes, ears and a job has long known that employees often make sexual comments at work. Though the behavior … more
The effective date of the new Massachusetts Equal Pay Act is fast approaching, and employers who have not yet begun to evaluate wage disparities between men and women need to … more
Recent accusations of sexual harassment by powerful men in business and politics are shining a bright light on the need for Massachusetts businesses to be vigilant about conduct in their … more
A new law set to take effect in Massachusetts early next Spring will protect pregnant women in ways many people never imagined. Beginning April 1, 2018, employers will be required … more
If there was any doubt that employers need to be careful about disciplining employees who use medical marijuana, it was ended today by the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC). It held … more
Boston, MA, May 11, 2017 – Kushner Sanders Ravinal LLP (“KSR Law”) is pleased to announce that Jack Merrill, a veteran employment lawyer and civil litigator, has joined the firm as … more
by Jack Merrill In the usual case, employers that receive reasonable accommodation requests from their employees try to help. They may adjust a work schedule, grant a leave of absence, … more
by Jack Merrill With the enactment of two marijuana laws in Massachusetts during the past few years, there’s never been much doubt that use of it would someday become a … more
by Jack Merrill Effective January 1, 2017, the minimum wage for Massachusetts workers rose from $10 to $11 per hour. The new rate applies to almost all employees. For employees … more
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