A recent headline in the Boston Globe read: “Caste should not be part of the American Dream.” The article, authored... Read More »
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Behind the Headlines: Employment Rights Survive Economic RIFs
Who is Chosen - What Must Be Paid and When - What to Keep in Mind During difficult economic times, when... Read More »
Sherin and Lodgen’s Employment Law Department Recognized by Chambers USA 2022 for Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs Representation
Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that it was ranked for Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs Representation in the 2022 edition... Read More »
New Federal Law Bans Enforcement of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases
In order to avoid public scrutiny, many employers require employees and prospective employees to agree to resolve employment disputes in... Read More »
Protecting Health Care Whistleblowers under Massachusetts Law
Massachusetts is known globally for its outstanding health care. The health care industry is one of the largest sectors of... Read More »
Not So Fast: A Cautionary Tale Regarding “Mistakes” In Employment Agreements
Consider the following fact pattern: Employer makes the decision to terminate a senior-level Executive. This is a without cause termination... Read More »
Offer Letter vs. Employment Agreement: Does it Matter?
Are the terms of an offer letter enforceable? If the offer is accepted, the answer is usually a resounding “yes,”... Read More »
Non-Competition Agreements: The Material Change Doctrine is Alive and Well
For years now, it seems that every annual “hot topics & trends” list within the legal and business community has... Read More »
International Executives: Cross-Border Employment Considerations and Traps for the Unwary
In today’s global economy, executives are increasingly called upon to navigate the opportunities and challenges of conducting business around the... Read More »
The CARES Act and Your Compensation: What Every Executive Should Know
Signed into law on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provides access... Read More »
Sticks and Stones May Break Bones, But Words May Constitute Unlawful Discrimination
In recent months, there have been several news stories about the legal implications of inappropriate and/or offensive language in our... Read More »
Navigating the Job Interview: Spotting and Responding to Potentially Unlawful Interview Questions
Largely gone are the days when employers could blatantly make hiring decisions based upon unlawful factors, like the sign in... Read More »