Companies have an obligation to follow state and federal laws regarding how they treat their workers. They have an obligation to pay workers fairly for the services they provide. Workers can file wage claims in a variety of different scenarios. Sometimes, companies...
As hard as it is to let go, there may come a point when you consider selling your business. Before taking that step, it's important to ponder certain factors. Here are four key considerations to bear in mind. Understand your objectives Why are you considering selling...
Young workers may have less work experience, but they have rights like any other employees. As business owners employing these passionate and striving youth workers, you must ensure a welcoming environment that helps them ease in and thrive in their chosen careers....
A denied personal injury claim after an accident may seem like a setback, but it does not necessarily signify the end of the road. Taking strategic steps can help you better understand the entire personal injury claim process and increase your chances of a successful...
Businesses in Massachusetts are required by law to accurately classify their workers as either independent contractors or employees. It's not a matter of choice or preference. It's a legal obligation. Unfortunately, some businesses might misclassify workers as...
If you have been involved in a car crash, knowing the laws is the first step toward protecting yourself and your right to seek compensation. Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence system for all personal injury cases, including car accidents....
Those who have an estate plan on record are already ahead of the curve. A majority of adults in the United States do not currently have any estate planning paperwork on record. If they die, their families may need to undergo intestate succession proceedings because of...
Scope creep is a term that’s often used in the construction industry. It refers to situations where the initial goals of a project begin to expand or change as the project goes on. In smaller projects, scope creep can result in additional tasks, pushing deadlines and...
Wage theft comes in many forms, usually in unpaid or shorted salary, overtime pay and commissions. However, there is one type of wage theft that can easily be overlooked by any employee who is uninformed by the employment laws: the misclassification of employees as...
Running a business can come with more risks as it grows, making strategizing essential to help it maintain stability. When foreseeing incidents that can disrupt the organization, its leaders should take various methods to help keep operations running smoothly, such as...
