Category Archives: Employment Law
Dealing with Employee Marijuana Use
Marijuana has been a very hot topic lately, with various states passing laws decriminalizing recreational use. Further, this latest trend has followed on the heels of various laws allowing for the medical use of marijuana. And yet, through the passing of both phases of legalization, the federal government has maintained marijuana as a Schedule… Read More »
Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors
The law regarding the classification of workers either an employee or an independent contractor seems to always be in flux, and is a big issue in employment law and business disputes. Recently, workers are increasingly in positions as independent contractors, which is similar to an apprentice, but is paid. Independent contractors are, as the… Read More »
Employer Obligations During Layoffs
Employee retention and loyalty is a key part of any successful business, and no employer enjoys having to let people go, whether it is one person or 20 percent of the workforce. However, sometimes operational changes, shifts in the market, and narrowing profit margins require companies to layoff a portion of their employees. Employees… Read More »
New Non-Compete Law Intended to Help Massachusetts Employees Prosper
Being employed typically means that an employee will have access to private information, information that, in many cases, serves as an advantage for the employer vis-à-vis the employer’s competitors. Employment law related to the potential use of this information is complex, an employment law attorney is best suited for determining how to address any… Read More »
Filing a Claim for Sexual Discrimination
In the business world, employees are supposed to be judged according to merit. The person in sales who sells the most should get the most advantageous accounts and/or the best promotion, and business that gets the best online reviews should receive get the most business traffic. In other words, the better one is at… Read More »
Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace
If you have been subjected to sexual discrimination in the workplace, or if you are facing accusations of workplace sexual discrimination or harassment, speak to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. The attorneys at Leontire & Associates, P.C. understand the long-term damage sexual discrimination can cause, and will fight to obtain the just… Read More »
