Real Employment Law Assistance
The Legislature instructed that G. L. c. 151B “shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its purposes.” G. L. c. 151B, § 9.
When it comes to the workplace, everyone should be treated fairly, safely and respectfully. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In many instances, employees are fired without cause and are given a pretextual “cause” for their termination.
Some of the time those terminations are discriminatory, and the law provides remedies for such discriminatory firings. There are a variety of issues that can arise, and [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] is here to help you demand legal action. We assist clients throughout Massachusetts with a wide range of employment law matters.
Help With Your Employment Issue
When you suffer adverse actions at work, such as a demotion, a failure to promote, a pay cut and other negative situations, it can feel like the odds are not in your favor. Attorney Ilir Kavaja understands how difficult it can be to deal with many of those employment issues.
He is dedicated to his clients and is willing to go the extra mile in order to help. Attorney Kavaja is available for your questions and inquiries and will work to provide helpful and meaningful answers to your questions and concerns.
Experienced With A Wide Range Of Employment Law Cases
We handle a variety of employment law issues, including:
- Wage and hour
- Unpaid wages
- Unpaid commissions
- Minimum wage law violations
- Overtime law violations
- Misclassification of workers (contractor vs. employee)
- Discrimination
- Handicap or disability
- Race discrimination
- Sex or gender discrimination
- Age discrimination
- Religious discrimination
- Sexual orientation discrimination
- National origin discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Retaliation
- Whistleblower protection
- Class actions
Something Feels Wrong – Do You Know Your Employment Rights?
One challenge for many employees is fully understanding their rights in the workplace. There are a great number of laws in Massachusetts, at both the state and federal levels, that govern the workplace. It can be confusing to know which ones may apply to your specific circumstance.
For instance, some of the potentially applicable laws include:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA)
- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- A wide variety of Massachusetts-specific laws that govern wage and hours, breaks, pregnancy, Sunday hours, travel time and even heating requirements of some workplaces.
Additionally, there is a large body of regulatory law from the U.S. Department of Labor and agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that govern further matters like workplace safety. There are also numerous Massachusetts agencies with more regulations.
Helping You Make Sense Of Employment Law
If you feel you have suffered some form of discriminatory behavior or harassment, were wrongfully denied a promotion, have been cheated out of proper pay, including rest breaks and overtime, or have encountered any other form of adverse action that is protected by law, attorney Kavaja can review your facts, explain which employment laws apply and discuss your legal options.
There is no case too big or too small. Attorney Kavaja will analyze your claim and provide honest feedback. He can prepare you for what to expect and discuss all possible options as well as help you understand the process and keep you up to date with the status of your case. Attorney Kavaja prides himself on his attention to detail and work ethic.
Call Today To Discuss Your Case
If you or a loved one is dealing with a situation in the workplace, [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] can help you deal with complex legal questions and work to resolve your issue. Contact the office in Boston today at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-1″] or fill out the contact form.