Family Medical and Paid Sick Leave Rights During COVID-19
Congress passed The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) as part of its legislative initiative to address the impact of COVID-19 in our communities and at work. The Act seeks to address multiple national concerns by requiring certain action...Massachusetts Non-Compete Law – Big Changes
After years of debate, Massachusetts enacted a new law that governs non-competition agreements (frequently referred to as ‘non-competes’) between employers and employees. The law went into effect October 1, 2018. It includes many changes to the way non-competes will...Valentine’s Day Special: How to Date at Work and Stay Out of Trouble
This morning I appeared on the Hill-Man Morning Show, a Boston radio talk show on WAAF, to provide a little advice on navigating the workplace and love. You can listen to the segment here during which I provide 5 Tips on How to Date at Work and Stay Out of Trouble. ...Attorney Tara Swartz in the News Discussing Sexual Harassment
Attorney Tara Swartz was quoted in an article run by The Rainbow Times concerning sexual harassment in the workplace. Check out the article by clicking below. If you are being sexually harassed at work, you don’t have to cope with it. Call me for help instead...New Law Provides Added Protections for Massachusetts Pregnant Women at Work
In late July 2017, Massachusetts joined a growing list of states expanding protections for pregnant women in the workplace when it enacted the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) (set to take effect on April 1, 2018). The PWFA amends the state...Attorney Tara M. Swartz Named to 2016 Super Lawyer List
Attorney Swartz has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers List. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional...Time Limits for Filing Discrimination Claims in Massachusetts
If you are the victim of discrimination, be advised that your right to file a claim is subject to a statute of limitations. This means you only have a certain period of time to file your claim or you lose the ability to do so, forever. In Massachusetts, employment...How Prove a Workplace Discrimination Claim
Most people generally understand that state and federal laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace against persons who are members of protected classes (e.g. age, race, gender, disability, etc.). That is, you cannot be treated differently than others who are not in...Increasing Number of Cities and States Implementing Paid Leave Laws
April 14, 2016 – By Attorney Tara Swartz The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law that was passed in 1993. It provides benefits to millions of workers across the United States. Very generally, the FMLA provides employees with at least 1 year of...Boston Employment Attorney You Can Trust
Tara M. Swartz provides legal representation for cases involving employment and business law in the Boston area.