Expanded Unemployment Insurance Eligibility and Benefits During COVID-19
Congress passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) as its second legislative initiative intended to assist individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. (The first initiative was The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which as...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...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...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...Boston Employment Attorney You Can Trust
Tara M. Swartz provides legal representation for cases involving employment and business law in the Boston area.