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Attorney Jenna Ordway Employment Law Cases

The following are some examples of the clients Attorney Ordway has helped to resolve cases arising from employment discrimination and wage and hour violations.

Employment Discrimination Cases

Our client worked at a public library and suffered from medical complications associated with obesity.  She experienced hostility and harassment at work that she believed was targeted at her because of her weight.

After bringing a complaint to human resources about discrimination, the behavior escalated and the client felt compelled to resign.

Attorney Ordway reviewed her file, assessed her claims, and filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the town.  We then engaged the employer's attorneys in an early discussion of settlement and were able to reach a favorable settlement without the client having to go through discovery and litigation.

Attorney Ordway has also negotiated favorable severance agreements for other employees with disabilities who were terminated from their jobs.

Wage and Hour Cases

A teenage worker at a sandwich shop franchise was denied overtime pay and not paid at all for many hours worked.  Attorney Ordway filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General and filed a civil suit seeking multiple damages and attorneys' fees.  After motion practice at the very beginning of the case, we were able to achieve a favorable settlement for our client.

Another young worker had unlawful deductions made from his final paycheck.  Attorney Ordway was able to work with him and achieve an early settlement on his behalf.

A third client who delivered baked goods for his employer was classified as an independent contractor.  Because they did not pay him as an employee, he was not compensated for overtime, had to pay self-employment tax, and was required to bear all of the overhead expenses associated with the services he provided. 

Attorney Ordway filed suit on his behalf and we were able to negotiate a favorable settlement for him after limited discovery.

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"SLN represented me in a complicated employment-related dispute. What could have been a prolonged nightmare for me was handled swiftly and skillfully, and with fairness and dignity."  Smita N.​

"Long overdue public words of gratitude for Emily and her associates' work on my behalf. They were so very respectful of me during an emotionally and financially ridden time -- and that mattered more than the positive result. May all clients have such advocates on their sides!" Donna B.


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  • Home
  • Employment Law
    • Guide To Employment Law Content
    • Employment Contracts in Massachusetts
    • Discrimination in the Workplace
    • Employment Termination >
      • Massachusetts Paid Family Leave
      • Severance Pay
      • Unemployment in Massachusetts
    • Sexual Harassment at Work >
      • Sexual Harassment in a Small Business
      • Sexual Harassment and Non Disclosure Agreements
      • Sexual Harassment and Remote Work
    • Wage and Hour Laws
    • Independent Contractor Law
    • Non Compete Agreements >
      • Are non competes enforceable
      • Massachusetts Non Compete Act
      • Pre 2018 Massachusetts Non Competes
  • Estate Planning
    • Guide To Estate Planning Content
    • Legacy Protection
    • Why You Need an Estate Plan
    • Why You Don't Have an Estate Plan
    • Estate Planning Documents >
      • Children with Special Needs
    • Planning for Assisted Living
    • Probate Process
  • Business Law
    • Guide To Business Law Content
    • Small Business Law
    • Business Contract Basics
    • Civil Suit Defense
    • Legal Issues for Start Ups
    • Trademark Basics
    • How to Incorporate
    • Sale of Business
  • About
    • Reviews
    • Slnlaw Offices
    • slnlaw core values
    • Publications and Interviews
    • New Client Intake and Consultation
    • Contact
  • Attorneys
    • Emily Smith-Lee >
      • 2018 Lawyer of the Year
    • Jenna Ordway
    • Rebecca Rogers
    • Andrew Silvia
    • Elijah Bresley
  • Legal FAQs
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    • Probate FAQs
    • Small Business FAQs
    • Wage Act FAQs
    • Commission Pay FAQs
    • Overtime FAQs
    • Independent Contractor FAQs
    • Non Compete FAQs
    • Employment Discrimination FAQs
    • Employment Termination FAQs
    • Massachusettts Unemployment FAQs
    • Severance Package FAQs
    • Medical Leave FAQs
    • Sexual Harassment FAQs
    • Employer FAQs
    • Civil Lawsuit FAQs
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