Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple's marriage -- but a dependent spouse's expenses are also a big factor....
Month: March 2021
2 ways businesses illegally punish those who report harassment
Sexual harassment can make going into work every day a miserable experience and even push someone out of a career they have studied for years to build. If you have endured sexual harassment from a co-worker, customer or manager, you have a right to make a complaint. ...
Big changes could happen with Massachusetts Bill HB2582
A proposed piece of legislation in Massachusetts has become of concern to many workers in the state for it being a so-called clone of Proposition 22. The legislation exempts companies that offer gig services, those like Lyft or Uber, from classifying their workers as...
4 ways to make your divorce more expensive
One way people get through the pain of their divorce is by sharing the details with their friends. They often discuss how much their divorce cost them. You may be surprised at the variation in figures. Understanding why someone spent so much can help you avoid the...
Will your business survive your retirement?
You’re approaching or are already into your golden years. The time has come for you to retire. Yet, you hesitate because you worry about the fate of your business. Your company has provided a good living for your employees who have become your second family. You worry...
Employee handbooks can help you prevent sexual harassment
Imagine standing in court being asked what you did to prevent sexual harassment from happening in your workplace. How would you answer? If your company has grown slowly and organically, the idea that one member of your staff may accuse another of sexual harassment...
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