Navigating Employment Transitions: Your Guide to Termination, Severance Pay, and Leaving Your Job
Your Roadmap to Employment Transitions in MassachusettsWelcome to our comprehensive resource center for individuals navigating employment transitions in Massachusetts. Whether you're facing termination, wondering about severance pay, or preparing to leave your job voluntarily, we're here to provide you with the information and guidance you need. Below, you'll find links to more detailed pages on each of these critical topics.
Employment TerminationEmployment termination can be a challenging experience, but understanding your rights and options is essential. Learn about the various reasons for termination, including layoffs, misconduct, or job performance issues, and also discover when termination may be unlawful, such as due to discrimination or retaliation, under Massachusetts employment laws.
Learn more about employment termination in Massachusetts. Severance PackagesWhat is Severance Pay? Severance pay is a financial arrangement that is not legally mandated but is often offered to employees when their employment is terminated. It serves as additional compensation beyond your regular salary and may include benefits like the continuation of health insurance.
Severance Pay in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know In Massachusetts, there are no specific laws that require employers to provide severance pay to employees. However, many employers choose to offer severance packages as a way to provide a smooth transition for departing employees and to secure a release of claims. Learn more about severance agreements in Massachusetts, including the factors that can influence the amount of severance pay you may receive and what considerations are important when negotiating your severance package. Final Paycheck on Termination in MassachusettsWhether you are terminated or resign voluntarily, there are certain amounts that you must be paid at the end of your employment. These include all wages and salary earned through the last day of employment, accrued and unused vacation time, and any commissions earned through your last day.
These amounts must be paid on the day of termination of you are fired, or on the next scheduled payroll date if you resign. Failure to pay all amounts owed can lead to liability for the employer under the Massachusetts Wage Act, including triple damages and reimbursement for your costs and attorneys' fees in seeking payment. Learn more here about final paycheck laws in Massachusetts. |
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Considerations for Employees When Leaving a Job
If you're leaving your job voluntarily, there are several factors to consider, including proper notice, transitioning your responsibilities, and maintaining a positive relationship with your employer. You also may need to consider the effect of a non compete or non solicitation agreement on your plans, and the impact of your decision on your eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Learn more here about considerations when leaving a job.
Learn more here about considerations when leaving a job.
Conclusion
Navigating employment transitions can be a complex process, but with the right information and resources, you can make informed decisions that protect your rights and interests. Click on the links above to explore detailed information on each of these topics and gain a better understanding of your rights and responsibilities in employment-related matters.
If you have specific questions or require legal advice, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our experienced team is here to assist you in making the best decisions for your unique situation.
Remember that knowledge is power, and being informed about employment termination, severance pay, and considerations when leaving a job will help you face these challenges with confidence.
If you have specific questions or require legal advice, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our experienced team is here to assist you in making the best decisions for your unique situation.
Remember that knowledge is power, and being informed about employment termination, severance pay, and considerations when leaving a job will help you face these challenges with confidence.
Meet Our Employment Lawyers
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 a 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 issues relating to wage and hour laws, including overtime pay, late or unpaid wages or commissions, employee misclassification, and retaliation against employees asserting rights under the wage and hour laws.
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, including employee misclassification, late or unpaid wages or commissions, retaliation under the Wage Act, and advice to both employees and employers about wage and hour law compliance.
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 assess their rights under the wage and hour laws, including employee misclassification, untimely payment of final wages, late or unpaid commissions, retaliation, and advice to small business owners about wage and hour law compliance.
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 with wage and hour claims, including late or unpaid commissions, retaliation, employee misclassification, and overtime, and litigated these claims in state and federal courts. He also advises employers about employment policies and wage and hour compliance.
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 multiple wage and hour issues, including retaliation, misclassification, and late or unpaid wages or commissions, and litigated these claims in state and federal courts.
How We Can Help
Our expert resources empower you to navigate employment transitions effectively. Whether you're facing termination, considering severance pay, or planning to leave your job voluntarily, we offer guidance to help you make informed decisions. You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, or give us a call at 781-784-2322.
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