On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Employment Law on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.Did you know that there are special rules under the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") pertaining to school employees? These rules provide specific Federal protections for...
Associational Discrimination In The Workplace: Can Claims Extend To Those Who Advocate For The Disabled?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Business Litigation on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Can a special education coordinator pursue an associational discrimination suit against her employer school district that allegedly fired her in retaliation for her...
Non-Solicitation Agreements And Contact Initiated By Former Customers: Can You Accept Their Business?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Business Litigation on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Do you have the right to conduct business with a former customer who initiates contact with you if you signed a non-solicitation agreement while working for a...
FIRED BECAUSE OF YOUR ASSOCIATION WITH A DISABLED PERSON: YOU NOW MAY HAVE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DISCRIMINATION
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Employment Law on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.Massachusetts' antidiscrimination statute, G.L. c. 151B, §4(16), bars employment discrimination on the basis of handicap. Flagg v. AliMed, Inc., a recent Supreme Judicial...
What Rights Do You Have To Collect Your Annual Bonus If You Are Fired?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Business Litigation on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. What causes of action does an employee have against his employer when he is terminated prior to receiving his annual bonus? Is the employee entitled to the bonus as...
SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Business Litigation on Friday, May 17, 2013. Massachusetts employers beware: the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that out-of-state individuals who live and work for a company headquartered in Massachusetts may bring...
Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Business Litigation on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Employers beware: you may be precluding your rights to arbitration if you maintain unilateral discretion to alter the terms of an employee handbook. In Domenichetti v....
Last Day of Employment? It Better Include A Cash-Out For Unused Vacation Time
Last Day of Employment? It Better Include A Cash-Out For Unused Vacation Time On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Employment Law on Thursday, March 7, 2013.Employers beware; gratuitous severance payments to former employees do not permit employers to...