Legal Services

Kate stands up for employees facing unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics. Kate is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have experienced unlawfully discrimination or retaliation. 

Kate helps employees who have been retaliated against or experienced adverse treatment at work as a result of requesting or taking time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 

Massachusetts implemented its Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in 2021 which provides additional rights to employees regarding leave, including the right to receive paid leave in certain circumstances. Kate helps employees who were denied their right to take leave or were treated in an adverse or retaliatory manner after requesting or returning from leave. 

Under Massachusetts law, many workers are entitled to take a certain amount of earned sick time. Kate helps individuals understand their right to take time off from work when they are sick and advises them on what to do if they have been denied the right to take sick days or experienced retaliation.

Wage discrimination is unlawful in Massachusetts. Kate can help individuals understand if they have experienced wage discrimination and advise them on their rights.

The Massachusetts Wage Act protects workers’ rights to receive the wages they are owed in a timely fashion. This can include wages due at termination, wages that are delayed or paid late, and unpaid commissions. Kate can help workers determine whether they are owed wages and help them recover what they are owed.  

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ensures that expecting mothers receive fair treatment and necessary accommodations in the workplace. Kate supports pregnant employees in asserting their rights and securing a safe and accommodating work environment.

Kate fights to recover unpaid earnings and hold employers accountable for their obligations to pay employees the wages or commissions they have rightfully earned.

Kate fights to protect employees who have faced retaliatory actions for speaking up about violations of the Wage Act.

Misclassification of employees as independent contractors can result in significant lost wages and benefits. Kate helps misclassified workers assert their rights and obtain the compensation and benefits they deserve.

Navigating employment agreements can be complex. Kate provides clear guidance on non-compete, non-solicitation, and other employment agreements to protect employees' rights and represent their interests.

Kate reviews and negotiates severance terms, helping employees to understand severance agreements and transition smoothly to their next opportunity.