On October 1, 2018, the Non-Competition Agreement Act went into effect in Massachusetts.  While this new law provided employers and employees specific guidance with respect to noncompetition agreements, it did not apply to other restrictive agreements, including  non-solicitation agreements, nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements, or invention assignment agreements.  (View Article)

We live in a world where work often spills over into our personal lives. The concept of “off the clock” work has become increasingly prevalent, blurring the boundaries between professional and personal time. In this blog post, we’ll explore what off the clock work really means, the difference between professional and personal time, and the laws that govern work time.  We’ll also address the difference between workers who are engaged to wait” and those “waiting to be engaged.”  That’s a thorny little wicket. (View Article)

In today’s ever-changing job market, layoffs have become an unfortunate reality for many professionals. A layoff can be a distressing experience, with a lot of steps and a lotquestions. This blog aims to shed light on what a layoff entails, providing guidance on how to handle the situation, how to evaluate your severance and bounce back stronger than ever. (View Article)

In May 2023, Goldman Sachs reached a significant settlement in a gender discrimination lawsuit. The casesheds light on the persistent challenges faced by women in the corporate world and serves as a turning point for addressing gender disparities in the workplace. This blog post explores the details of the gender discrimination settlement and the potential implications it holds for other companies and other women facing issues at work. (View Article)

For years, there has been a persistent gender pay gap in the United States. According to data from the National Women’s Law Center, women on average earn only 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. The gap is even wider for women of color, with Black women earning only 63 cents and Latina women earning only 55 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. (View Article)