If you work in a company of 11 or more people, you are now entitled to paid sick leave. The law became effective on July 15, 2015, and it requires that you receive one hour of paid leave for every thirty hours worked. According to the statute, you may use this time for yourself, your spouse, child, parent or parent – in –law for issues
Losing a family member is painful, and when you lose a family member because of the action or inaction of another person, anger compounds the loss. Not only have you lost your loved one, you are facing a life without his or her companionship. In addition, there are probably very real monetary losses. Money will not mitigate the loss of your family member, but you
With over 110,000 auto crashes a year in the state of Massachusetts, it is a sad likelihood that you or a loved one could be severely injured in an auto accident at some point. This can be a very disturbing event, and potentially a very debilitating one. Both emotional and physical effects from an accident can significantly affect your daily life. You have prepared for
In 2011, an individual made a complaint against a Waltham police officer that the officer inappropriately had threatened him. After its receipt, the complaint was investigated and, as a result of the inquiry, and after an appointing authority hearing presided over by a retired Judge, the officer was suspended. Through his union, the officer appealed the sanction and, at arbitration, the arbitrator reduced the discipline
Whether you are a dog owner or a victim of a dog bite or other dog-related aggression, it is important to understand Massachusetts law regarding dog bites and the labeling of a dog as “dangerous.” Under Massachusetts law, there cannot be a declaration that a dog is “dangerous” based solely upon its growling or barking. The dog’s breed is also not sufficient by itself to
By K.C. Myers | Cape Cod Times PROVINCETOWN — Taxpayers will owe former Police Chief Jeff Jaran $512,797, as the town has signed an agreement with him to stop any further appeals and lawsuits related to his dismissal. Town officials agreed to pay the former chief, who was fired in December 2013, about $150,000 so he would give up any further options to sue the
If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident don’t ignore the minor aches and pains. You may think you’re not seriously injured and that it’s too much trouble to go to the doctor to check out such a minor issue. Here are a few examples of serious back and neck injuries that may take weeks to materialize: Herniated and bulging discs. The 23 discs in your
Car accidents happen all the time, and they oftentimes leave one or more parties with injuries that require medical attention. Medical bills are expensive, and it is important that you are not financially ruined because of the fault of another. Consult with an experienced lawyer to fight for your interests and to make sure that you are compensated for your medical bills and suffering. This
By KC Meyers | Cape Cod Times PROVINCETOWN — Former Town Manager Sharon Lynn went against town counsel’s advice and granted generous contracts to Police Chief Jeff Jaran in 2008 and 2011 that could end up costing the town hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a series of emails released by the Board of Selectmen. Jaran was fired in December 2013 for urging his
An arbitration panel found former Provincetown Police Chief Jeff Jaran should only have been suspended without pay for a year, not fired, after he held a mandatory meeting at the police station during which he urged his staff to support Selectman Austin Knight in the May 2013 election. By KC Meyers | Cape Cod Times PROVINCETOWN — An arbitration panel has found that former Police
