This Employment Law Update was furnished by Masterman, Culbert & Tully LLP, One Lewis Wharf, Boston 02110, (617) 722-8100, www.mctlaw.com and addresses a range of issues from statutory amendments to recent cases to help keep you informed of relevant changes in the employment law field and to assist you in managing your workforce. DDIFO Members read more….
Read More »The Boston Globe reports that as a result of the massive pipe leak that cut off clean water to two million Eastern Massachusetts residents also sharply curtailed the availability of another critical beverage: coffee.
Read More »The International Franchise Association says that a recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge William G. Young will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and provide millions in economic output in the Commonwealth, the International Franchise Association said today.
Read More »The Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue has established a 2-month amnesty period starting April 1, 2010 until June 1, 2010 applicable for tax periods ending on or before December 31, 2009 that is limited to sales-use taxes, withholding taxes, and certain business tax liabilities. Submitted by Jim Ventriglia, MST, CPA. DDIFO Members Read More…
Read More »Livia Gershon writes in the Worcester Business Journal that in 2004, the state passed a law that kept restaurant staff with managerial responsibilities from being part of any tip pool.
Read More »Amanda Fakhreddine of the Patriot Ledger writes that in order to stay in business in the current economic climate, Richard Meier, owner of Meier & Associates, has had to make drastic cutbacks. Now, Meier, whose company is based in Abington, has another worry – the Paid Sick Leave Act that’s being considered by the state Legislature.
Read More »David E. Frank writes at Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly via Dolan Media Newswire rulings by two influential trial judges have found that the treble damages provision of the tip statute does not apply retroactively, an issue that courts in Massachusetts have been split on for nearly two years.
Read More »Sarah Shemkus of the Cape Cod Times writes if you are looking to start a business in Massachusetts? You could start at the Web site of the state’s office of Housing and Economic Development. A few clicks could take you to a page describing the regions of the commonwealth and the possible advantages of doing business in each.
Read More »Jon Chesto reports in The Patriot Ledger that Dunkin’ Donuts is serving up a termination notice and federal lawsuit against a franchisee after the Canton-based company said he helped his wife open a rival restaurant in Boston.
Read More »Donna Goodison reports in the Boston Herald that Honey Dew Donuts is taking advantage of the weak economy to make its move against much bigger rivals Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks. Honey Dew Associates Inc., the Plainville owner of the 150-location chain, has hired its first director of franchise development to orchestrate a significant expansion.
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