Time Limits for Filing Discrimination Claims in Massachusetts
If you are the victim of discrimination, be advised that your right to file a claim is subject to a statute of limitations. This means you only have a certain period of time to file your claim or you lose the ability to do so, forever. In Massachusetts, employment...How Prove a Workplace Discrimination Claim
Most people generally understand that state and federal laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace against persons who are members of protected classes (e.g. age, race, gender, disability, etc.). That is, you cannot be treated differently than others who are not in...Increasing Number of Cities and States Implementing Paid Leave Laws
April 14, 2016 – By Attorney Tara Swartz The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law that was passed in 1993. It provides benefits to millions of workers across the United States. Very generally, the FMLA provides employees with at least 1 year of...Employment Law 101: You Can Be Fired For a Good Reason, a Bad Reason, or No Reason At All, Just Not For an Unlawful Reason
By Attorney Tara Swartz – I am frequently contacted by employees who tell me they have a ‘wrongful termination’ case and need a lawyer. I am told things such as their termination was unfair, or for no reason, or because their boss didn’t like them. There are stories...Overland Park Employment Attorney You Can Trust
Tara M. Swartz provides legal representation for cases involving employment and business law in the Overland Park area.