United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), will pay $150,000 and provide other relief, including offering reinstatement to a discharged employee with diabetes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the EEOC’s suit, the employee asked a human resources representative for the accommodation of an occasional short break to check his blood sugar and eat or drink something if necessary. After initially agreeing to the request, the HR rep later told him that UPS could not grant the accommodation, and then fired him, the EEOC said. Such alleged conduct violates the Americans wi ..read more

A new study has found that Massachusetts is the most educated state in America, based on the percentage of the population that holds a bachelor’s degree or higher. Essay writing experts Essayservice.com, analyzed public data from the U.S. Census Bureau to find the percentage of people aged 25 or older who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in each US state. Using the most recent data from 2022, the percentage of people who have achieved this level of education was ranked from highest to lowest in each state. Massachusetts ranked first in the study, with 46.6 ..read more

Emotional and verbal abuse by any parent, whether a Massachusetts narcissistic father or narcissistic mother, can hinder a child’s learning, memory, decision-making and impulse control into adulthood; it can also heighten their risk for anxiety, suicidal ideation, addiction, and depression. A mother often serves as the foundation of someone’s first attachment to the world. As infants, children learn by their mother’s example how to bond with others. Children can derive their initial sense self-worth from how a mother cares for them, nurtures them, protects them, and shields them from ..read more

According to research by Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute, there are four communication styles (The Four Horsemen) that can predict a Massachusetts divorce with 90% accuracy. These four toxic communication styles are criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Learn more about each of these communication styles, as well as how to counteract their effects, below. 1. Criticism What it is: Criticism is not the same as expressing a crossed boundary, asserting oneself, or speaking up about a concern. Rather, criticism is a blatant attack on your partner’s ..read more

More couples are including provisions about what will happen to their furry friends should the marriage end in a Massachusetts divorce. Even the best laid plans fail sometimes. Take marriage, for example. In 2022, there were more than 673,000 divorces and annulments in the U.S., according to data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although prenuptial agreements have historically been taboo or otherwise only useful for the ultra-wealthy, they’re actually becoming more popular. Half of U.S. adults in 2023 reported they at least somewhat support using a prenup, according t ..read more

A Massachusetts divorce is a life-altering event that often prompts significant changes in many areas of life, including one’s identity. One common consideration for individuals undergoing a divorce is whether to change their name. The decision to revert to a maiden name or choose a new name is deeply personal and can have various legal, social, and emotional implications. This article will explore the impact of a name change after a divorce, covering the legal process, emotional aspects, practical considerations, and potential challenges. Legal Process for Changing Your Name After Divorce The ..read more

Here is a list of selected Massachusetts cases about unmarried couples and domestic partnerships Charron v. Amaral, 451 Mass. 767 (2008) Unmarried cohabitants are not entitled to recover claims for loss of consortium. Collins v. Guggenheim, 417 Mass. 615 (1994) The SJC refused to extent rights to obtain property division under M.G.L. c. 208 section 34 to unmarried co-habitants. Connors v. City of Boston, 430 Mass. 31 (1999) A municipality cannot extend health insurance benefits to “domestic partners” of municipal employees. Sullivan v. Rooney, 404 Mass. 160 (1989) This case provides a good dis ..read more

School’s out, and unless you’ve booked them into summer camp, Massachusetts kids are home for the next few months. Which is great. Until you remember that not all of us get summer vacation and day to day life doesn’t stop in mid-June and resume in September. You still have work, run errands and everything else, complicated by the presence of – as much as you love them – your kids. As the reality of summer begins to set in – parents are faced with the constant question for the next two and a half months. Who’s going to watch the kids? To answer the question with a question – does anyone have to ..read more

Massachusetts prenuptial agreements (prenups) offer a practical solution to mitigate “divorce debt” outcomes. TurboDebt recently surveyed 3,000 married couples to determine the adoption rate of prenups across the country. Key Insights From the Survey Financial Savvy Among Modern Couples: The increasing prevalence of prenups indicates that modern couples are becoming more financially savvy. They recognize the potential complexities and financial pitfalls of marriage and seek to protect their assets proactively. Geographical Variations Reflect Economic Disparities: The significant ..read more

A federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that a Boston-area middle school failed to protect a 12-year-old Black student who was subjected to a racially hostile environment in which white students attacked him and called him racial slurs on multiple occasions. The complaint , filed by the Lawyers for Civil Rights with USDOE’s Office of Civil Rights, claims that Melrose Veteran’s Memorial Middle School and the Melrose Independent School District did nothing to stop the racial bullying that seventh grader David Palacio suffered for months. The suit states that David has experienced racial ..read more