Calling all Massachusetts businesses: the state has enacted legislation that mandates pay transparency in the workforce. Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law “An Act relative to salary range transparency” (H.4890), which requires employers to disclose salary ranges and protects an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges. Under the new law, Massachusetts businesseswith 25 […]
As an employer in Massachusetts, it’s important to understand the Massachusetts wage law and hour laws. Massachusetts has strict regulations governing the payment of wages and ensuring compliance with the Massachusetts Wage Act, including wage act claims related to unpaid compensation and commissions. Timely Payment of Wages Under Wage Law Under the Massachusetts Wage Law (“Wage […]
as at a party a few years back and struck up a conversation with the general counsel of a medium-sized privately held company. The discussion eventually turned to my practice: “litigator” I replied. This often inspires a step back – I mean that literally. This GC had one of the best responses I’d ever heard, and I’ve heard my fair share. “I know I need a litigator the way I’ll know I need an oncologist – something really bad has happened.” I smiled at that. There are few things I like more than a quick wit, and this GC had it. But she got me thinking (occupational hazard).
Intellectual property is an intangible asset, or a collection of intangible assets, created through the ingenuity of people in the form of their brands, innovations, original works of authorship, and confidential information. Intellectual property may serve as the foundation of many businesses and ventures. Thus, it is very important to protect your intellectual property as your business develops and grows.