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Did you know that you can be found liable for disability discrimination against an employee who is not disabled?
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (the “Court of Appeals”) recently reminded us of this somewhat counter-intuitive concept in its decision in Roman-Oliveras, et. al. v. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), et. al., Docket Number [...]

Undocumented Immigrants Are Entitled to Unpaid Wages
Under the Federal Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
In a question of first impression in the 1st Circuit, Justice O’Toole of the Federal District Court in the District of Massachusetts, held that “the plaintiffs’ immigration status is irrelevant to their FLSA claim.”  That means that even undocumented immigrants, often called [...]

Lessons from Diaz v. Jiten Hotel Management, Inc.; an Age Discrimination Case
Do your employees know that they should not tell other employees that they are “getting old”? 
In a recent Massachusetts case, a supervisor called other employees things like an “old pumpkin”, an “old shoe”, or an “old hankie”? 
These are some of the things the [...]

On March 16, 2011 changes to the Homestead Act (M.G.L. C188 §1) will take effect, offering sweeping new changes to benefit homeowners, protecting them against creditors, (other than their mortgage lender).
Some of the new changes for the protection of your home can be summarized as follows:
1.   New Automatic Protection.       All Massachusetts homeowners will receive [...]

Certain provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 came into effect with the New Year.  Beginning on January 1, 2011, insurers must report any loss payment that is made to a Medicare beneficiary that “does or could” include compensation for medical treatment and ongoing responsibility for medical treatment. 
The report must include [...]

Governor Patrick has signed into law “An Act Further Regulating Workers’ Compensation,” also known as the Workers’ Comp Private Right of Action Bill (“PRA Bill”).
The PRA Bill creates a private right of action for employees and business competitors against employers that fail to pay their workers’ compensation insurance premiums. 
As was previously the case, the Massachusetts [...]

It is with great pleasure that the Law Offices of Sherwood Guernsey, P.C. announces a new homebuyers program.
 The economy has still not recovered and the real estate market reflects that fact.  In light of this difficulty, our office wants to give your clients some added value when they purchase a home.
 Therefore, in the spirit of [...]