Employer's Guide to Job Termination in Massachusetts
Employment Termination: Legal ConsiderationsNavigating employment termination as an employer in Massachusetts requires a thorough understanding of various legal aspects to protect your rights and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. This guide provides an overview of crucial topics related to employment termination, offering valuable insights and resources to help you make informed decisions.
Overview of Employment Termination Laws in MassachusettsUnderstanding the legal framework surrounding employment termination is essential for employers in Massachusetts. Learn about the state's at-will employment principle, exceptions to wrongful termination, discrimination laws, and more. Explore the comprehensive overview of employment termination laws to ensure you are well-versed in the regulations governing the termination process.
Learn more about Employment Termination Laws in Massachusetts Employer's Wage and Hour Responsibilities at TerminationTerminating an employee involves specific wage and hour responsibilities for employers. Discover the requirements for paying final wages, addressing accrued and unused vacation time, and providing information about unemployment benefits. Ensure compliance with Massachusetts labor laws to avoid potential legal issues related to wage and hour responsibilities during termination.
Explore Employer's Wage and Hour Responsibilities on Termination Severance Agreements: When to Consider OfferingSometimes, offering a severance agreement can be a strategic approach to concluding the employment relationship. Understand the circumstances under which offering an employee a severance agreement, in exchange for a release of legal claims, may be beneficial. Explore the advantages and considerations associated with severance agreements to make well-informed decisions when considering this option.
When to Consider Offering a Severance Agreement Best Practices for Employers When Firing an EmployeeTerminating an employee is a sensitive and potentially challenging process. Employers must follow best practices to ensure a smooth and legally compliant termination. Learn about the steps to take when firing an employee, including effective communication, documentation, and handling potential legal issues. Implementing these best practices can help minimize risks and maintain a professional and respectful approach to termination.
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Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years before starting the firm that became slnlaw in 2009. She has been recognized as Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year. She has written a book on employment law: Rules of the Road, What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts, and helped thousands of clients on both the employee and employer side with severance and non compete review and negotiation, wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation disputes, and advice about employment law generally.
Rebecca Rogers: Rebecca is a 2006 graduate of Boston College Law School, and has worked with slnlaw since 2013. She previously worked as an intellectual property litigation attorney for Fish & Richardson in Boston, Massachusetts, and clerked for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Rebecca has helped clients with wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination and retaliation claims, review and negotiation of severance and non compete agreements, and advice to both employees and employers about navigating complex employment situations.
Jenna Ordway: Jenna is a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac Law School, and also earned an LLM in Taxation from Boston University in 2015. She has been affiliated with slnlaw since 2011, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney. Jenna has been recognized since 2019 as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Superlawyers. Jenna has helped clients with review and negotiation of severance and non compete agreements, wage and hour disputes, employment and discrimination claims, and advice to small business owners about employment law and other business matters.
Elijah Bresley: Eli is a 2014 graduate of Seton Hall Law school, and has worked with slnlaw since 2020. He previously worked for a boutique employment law firm outside of Boston, and then for the Labor and Employment department of a large Boston firm. He also spent a year clerking for the judges of the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Eli has helped clients on the employee and employer side with all varieties of employment law issues, including employment discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues, litigation in MCAD and state and federal courts, and advising employers about employment policies and practices.
Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has helped clients with wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation disputes, review and negotiation of severance agreements, and litigation in MCAD and state and federal courts on employment related issues.
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