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I have been asked by several perspective employees seeking employment with firms in the Boston Metro West area as to why their employment contracts contain what is known as a “cupid clause.” That is that any romance with a co- worker is voluntary. By asking a perspective employee to confirm in w...

Some employers believe they can avoid paying employees for overtime, but doing so may come at a greater cost. Employers need to understand when their employees are owed overtime pay according to the law.  Here is what you need to know: Overtime Exemptions in Massachusetts lawUnder the Fair Labor...

Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, there are times that you may require the assistance of Independent Contractors. While you can't always hire everyone as an employee, there are things you should know in order to prevent a lawsuit from a freelance worker that feels they were ...

No one disputes that legislation that would give Massachusetts employees legal recourse if they're bullied at work is well intentioned. But is it practical? The bill, the Healthy Workplace bill, has elicited a largely chilly response from the business community. Opponents say that defining a beh...

In my first article of a couple of weeks ago, I outlined some of the broader issues as they relate to acceptance of employees wearing tattoos in the workplace and the balance that must be achieved to accommodate changes facing corporate cultures. Here are some ideas that will assist in helping em...

Tattoos used to be considered part of society's counterculture. It is probably a fair statement to say that for years, many people associated tattoos with gangs, bikers and other groups that were considered to be outside of the social center. Today, tattoos have gained wider social acceptance and...

Part II: Understanding potential liabilities associated with alcoholic consumption at employer-sponsored events and what to do about it. While an employee's potential liability for injuries caused by employees who consume alcohol at company holiday functions varies from state to state, possible ...

Part 1: A Checklist  to help employers avoid the legal risks presented by employer-sponsored holiday parties as it relates to employees The holidays are here and office merriment is beginning as we formally enter the holiday season. Your company is now focused on the preparation and details of t...