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What to Know Before Signing Your First Job Offer or Employment Contract

What to Know Before Signing Your First Job Offer or Employment Contract

by Gordon Multimedia | May 14, 2026 | Employment Law

Starting your first job is exciting. It can also feel overwhelming. After weeks of applications, interviews, and waiting, receiving an offer letter may feel like the finish line. But before you sign, take a moment to read the document carefully. Your first job can set...
Independent Contractor vs. Employee in Massachusetts: Are You Misclassified Under the ABC Test?

Independent Contractor vs. Employee in Massachusetts: Are You Misclassified Under the ABC Test?

by Gordon Multimedia | Mar 11, 2026 | Employment Law

In Massachusetts, worker classification is not just a paperwork issue. It can directly affect whether you are entitled to minimum wage, overtime, earned wages, workplace protections, and certain employment-related benefits. Under Massachusetts law, workers are...
Massachusetts Non-Compete Agreements: What Employees and Employers Need to Know in 2026

Massachusetts Non-Compete Agreements: What Employees and Employers Need to Know in 2026

by Gordon Multimedia | Feb 9, 2026 | Employment Law

Non-compete agreements can be among the most misunderstood aspects of an employment relationship. Employers often view them as essential protection for customer relationships and confidential information. Employees often see them as a career roadblock—especially when...
Workplace Harassment in a Remote World: What Are Your Rights?

Workplace Harassment in a Remote World: What Are Your Rights?

by Gordon Multimedia | Jan 23, 2026 | Employment Law

Remote and hybrid work are no longer exceptions. For many employees and employers, they are the norm. While working from home can offer flexibility and convenience, it has also changed how workplace harassment shows up and how it should be handled. Harassment does not...
Civil Litigation & MCAD: Before Filing a Discrimination Claim

Civil Litigation & MCAD: Before Filing a Discrimination Claim

by Gordon Multimedia | Jan 23, 2026 | Employment Law

Civil Litigation and MCAD: What You Need to Know Before Filing a Discrimination Claim If you believe you’ve been discriminated against at work, in housing, or in another protected setting, you may be required to start your case with the Massachusetts Commission...
Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

by Gordon Multimedia | Dec 10, 2025 | Employment Law

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, or PFML, has reshaped how workers and businesses manage medical and family-related absences. The law provides wage replacement and job protection during significant life events, but the rules can be complex. At Kerstein and...
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