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Updates and perspectives on the law
The Employee Handbook

The Employee Handbook

The 5 Things to Know Before You Call

March 30, 2026 | 6 minute read

Five things every employee should know before speaking with an employment attorney — deadlines, documents, and what to expect in a first consultation.

Nothing Personnel

Nothing Personnel

PIPs, Personnel Files, and Using Your Employer's Best Documents Against Them

August 3, 2026 | 6 minute read

Learn how Massachusetts employers assemble a personnel file before a termination — why the PIP is the closing move, and how that paperwork can prove your claim.

The Most Common Mistake Massachusetts Employers Make During Layoffs

The Most Common Mistake Massachusetts Employers Make During Layoffs

(and How Employees Benefit)

April 6, 2026 | 4 minute read

Massachusetts law requires full pay on your last day of work. Learn how the Wage Act protects terminated employees — and how treble damages penalize employers.

The Litigation Marathon

The Litigation Marathon

7 Steps to Sue

April 14, 2026 | 7 minute read

Learn the 7 steps of a discrimination lawsuit in Massachusetts — from demand letter to trial — and why the process typically takes 2 to 4 years.

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