Workplace harassment in 2016
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -- the federal agency tasked with enforcement of discrimination laws -- recently released a...
When the end is near: severance agreements and nondisparagement clauses
A story in today's New York Times featured a common clause in severance agreement -- nondisparagement clauses. Severance agreements...
How do you prove sex discrimination?
Employment law issues occur in every possible employment scenario... even amongst employment lawyers. The latest case from the Supreme...
Why do lawyers mention other people's cases?
I often write about cases here. I wanted to take a moment to explain why. Courts decide cases every day. Sometimes, along with the...
Employee or Independent Contractor?
The question of whether one is an employee or independent contractor can be a complicated one. I have defended the state independent...
Is this employment discrimination?
Courts and lawyers try to grapple with employment discrimination law through a series of frameworks and analytical tools. This leap-day...
He sensed trouble ahead at work...
... So, the employee tried to take matters into his own hands and protect himself. Unfortunately, in doing so, he breached his employment...
Of lunch ladies and school janitors: a case study in (un)equal pay
Since one case went very badly for lunch ladies in Everett in the 1990s, advocates have been trying to tighten up the Massachusetts Equal...
A virtual law practice?
As a virtual law practice, Doorways is premised on the ability to bring excellent legal counsel, coaching and advice conveniently and...
Choices matter: having your cake and eating it too
The facts relating to the wrongful termination of Mr. Fernandes from the Attleboro Housing Authority are unfortunately common -- and also...