Guide To Employment Law in Massachusetts
Your Comprehensive Resource for Employment Law GuidanceWelcome to the slnlaw Employment Law Practice. Whether you're an employer grappling with intricate employment laws or an employee looking to understand your rights and responsibilities, we're here to provide guidance. We understand that many individuals prefer to familiarize themselves with the issues they're facing before seeking legal counsel. That's why we've curated comprehensive resources covering various aspects of employment law that fall under our expertise.
Below, you'll find a table of contents to help you easily access these resources by topic. Explore the links provided for in-depth information on a wide range of subjects, including employment handbooks, agreements, non-compete laws, and discrimination regulations. Our primary objective is to empower you with knowledge, ensuring that you can confidently navigate the complex realm of employment and legal matters. Employment Law Overview Discover employment law services, summaries of Massachusetts laws, and legal resources. Employment Policies and Contracts Guide Explore employee handbooks, policies, personnel file laws, and more. Employment Termination Guide Navigate the complexities of employment termination, including best practices, severance agreements, and employee rights. Non Compete Agreement Guide Gain insights into non-compete agreements, their enforceability, and key legal aspects. Employment Discrimination and Harassment Guide Navigate the landscape of workplace discrimination, harassment, and related laws. Disability and Illness in Employment Guide Understand illness and disability protections, discrimination, and leave laws. Wage and Hour Law Guide Explore wage and hour laws, minimum wage, overtime, and related regulations. Independent Contractor Law Guide Gain insights into independent contractor laws, misclassification issues, and legal considerations in employment relationships. Employment Litigation Guide Explore the world of employment litigation, from discrimination and harassment lawsuits to wage disputes and legal strategies for both plaintiffs and defendants. Advice for Employers A collection of resources specifically designed for the employer trying to ensure compliance with employment laws or facing a claim or lawsuit from an employee. |
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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 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.
How Our Employment Lawyers Can Help
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