The importance of a contract in any situation that has legal requirements attached to it cannot be understated, like employment. Not only do you want a contract as an employer, but also as an employee. The absence of a strong contract allows for more breaches of the agreement that both parties agreed upon. That’s why it’s important to take the time to understand the elements of an employment contract and get the proper protection for it.
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As a business, your general liability insurance does not protect you from claims against your professional negligence or the correct performance of your professional duties. A different type of insurance known as Employment Practices Liability Insurance (or EPLI) protects businesses against claims by workers in which they feel their rights have been violated by the company which employees them. Recently, there have been an increasing number of law suits filed against corporations in this category. While large corporations are the most frequent target, smaller companies are also vulnerable to these claims. In this series, we will cover some of the most common specific EPLI claims.
With the school year winding down and the temperatures warming up here in New England, kids can be found playing outside more often as we approach the summer season. One backyard feature that can add to their seasonal fun is a trampoline—what kid doesn’t love bouncing around on one? But of course, this fun isn’t […]
Although auto insurance is required here in Massachusetts, it’s one of the few things you purchase hoping you’ll never actually have to use. But as we all know, car accidents and vehicle damage can happen to anyone, and in these cases, you may need to file a claim with your insurance company. In this blog, […]
